State Theater
241 E. Hiram Street,
Atlanta,
TX
75551
241 E. Hiram Street,
Atlanta,
TX
75551
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Previously operated by: Tri-State Theatres (TX)
Architects: Lloyd Epperson
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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The State Theater was opened on July 17, 1941 by Tri-State Theaters. The opening movie was Jane Frazee in “San Antonio Rose”. Seating was provided for 728, in orchestra and balcony levels. It was a clean, attractive building with white and gold pressed tin and glazed red brick trim. There was the familiar marquee sheltering the entrance and ticket booth. “State” was spelled out in red and neon Aztec letters on both sides of the marquee.
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Billy Smith / Don Lewis
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A photo of the State @ this link.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2188069251
Here is a 1981 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/cdzlzh
Here’s a photo I took Back in July of 2006.
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A few remains of the old Drive In Theatre, located on the edge of town was still standing in 2006 also! The Rancho Drive In Theatre which I was told it was owned at one time by the McClendon Family!
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Enjoy..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
IS it possible that the next door place was the Ritz Theatre? The front sure looks like it was once a Theatre.. Just a thought.. (Looking at the American Classic 1981 photo)
The New State Theatre launched July 17, 1941 with “San Antonio Rose.” It replaced the old State Theatre which then became the New Texan Theatre.