Austin Theater
2130 Congress Avenue South,
Austin,
TX
78704
2130 Congress Avenue South,
Austin,
TX
78704
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The finding aid to the Interstate Theatre Collection at the Dallas Public Library lists the Austin Theatre as designed in 1938 by the architectural firm of MacKie & Kamrath. The Austin is also listed in the finding aid to the Karl Kamrath Collection at the University of Texas in Austin. This aid also features brief biographies of Karl Kamrath and Fred MacKie.
The two photos dated 1950 are NOT the Austin Theater. The first is the State Theater, its currently owned by The Paramount & State Theater Company http://www.austintheatre.org The Walgreens next door to the State Theater moved to a less costly location, but the building is still there on the corner.
The second photo is the Texas Theater in Palestine TX, not Austin.
The Austin Theater located at 2130 S Congress Ave, Austin Texas is currently owned according to tax records by Austin Music Partners LLC.
LM, same building just a different marquee frm the 1950 photo you posted. Also did you notice the Walgreens Drug Store next door in the 1950 photo? It is gone on the google link. What is it with drug stores and theatres, seems like there was always one next door or the theatre was demolished to build a drug store or a drug store went in a former theatre. From the marquee on google it looks like they have live shows there,.
If you change the address above to 2130 Congress Avenue South, Google will show you a building with a marquee that might be this former theater.
What is the status of the Texas Theatre today?
The date given for this photo is November 23, 1950. The Year given for this photo is also 1950.
Some vintage photos of the Austin, Lobby, Auditorium and exterior.
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Do any of you know if these old drive-in theaters are still for sale?
Anyone have any idea what corporation initially commissioned Mackie and Kamrath to construct the theater? Are M&K’s records housed anywhere in Houston?
thanks!
If you are speaking of Drive In theatres, Austin had its fair share.
The Burnett Drive In on Burnett Rd., The Chief Drive In, The Drive in Theatre on Dallas Highway N., The Fiesta Drive In, The Rebel Drive In, Showtown USA Twin on Cameron, Southside Twin on Ben White.
There may have been more but these are the ones I have listed in my data.
Does anyone know of an outdoor theater in Austin, Texas?
C.S.A. Realty Group in Austin (8305 Shoal Creek Blvd.) is overseeing the property. A gentleman by the name of Juan Creixell should be able to answer any questions you might have. I met with him in July (when the property was still available), and he was very helpful and knowledgable in terms of the history of the theater. His office number is (512)453-6566. I’m not sure, however, if the building is still vacant and up for sale.
Is it still for sale and who could I contact about it? Thanks
The Austin Theatre was located 2130 S. Congress and it seated 713 people.
The Houston-based architectural duo Mackie and Kamrath designed the theater in 1938 in a (probably “regional”) Art Deco style.
I am currently researching this theater and have learned that it has housed a few business after Cinema West (XXX) was closed down. A business communications company (FPI) was the last to occupy the building, but has recently vacated. As of 10/24/02, the building is empty and the property is up for sale.