State Theater
241 E. Hiram Street,
Atlanta,
TX
75551
241 E. Hiram Street,
Atlanta,
TX
75551
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The State Theater was opened around 1941 by Tri-State Theatres. 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
1984 Photo
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
Open in the early-1940’s and closed in the early-1990’s, thru the 1950’s it was operated by Tri-State Theatres.
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)
Yes Randy you are correct, the Ritz was next door to the State Theatre with the address for the Ritz Theatre at 245 E. Hiram St.
The address for the State Theatre was 241 E. Hiram St.