Comments about Ritz Theater in Snyder, TX

Joe Vogel on April 9, 2012 at 9:28 am

The streamline modern facade of the Ritz Theatre probably dates from a 1949 remodeling designed by Sweetwater, Texas, architect Don W. Smith, which was listed in the 1950 edition of Theatre Catalog. Smith also designed a theater called the Joy, at Roscoe, Texas, in 1947.

robhanhouston on June 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm

I know my memory is not gailing but there was another downtown theater that burned sometime I think in the late 1970’s I was born in snyder and used to go back and visit.

DonLewis on January 27, 2011 at 4:03 pm

From Snyder a photo of the Ritz Theater prior to its restoration and a photo of the Ritz Sign after the restoration.

drivein2001 on January 26, 2011 at 10:04 pm

A photo I took back in 2006 can be seen here:..
View link …
RAC Photography

Mike Rogers on May 22, 2010 at 8:53 am

I wonder how many one-sheets were tossed in trash by the clean up crew.Hopefully, they were smart enough not toss them in the trash.

malcolmdbc39 on May 9, 2010 at 11:34 pm

This theater should have an aka name of Cozy Theater. If you do a search for Cozy Theater, you won’t find this theater.

malcolmdbc39 on May 9, 2010 at 10:29 pm

This theater should be listed as open. We do community theater and occasional movies.

lostmemory on April 30, 2009 at 9:33 pm

Here are two 1984 photos:

Photo1

Photo2

kencmcintyre on April 21, 2009 at 10:20 pm

Here is a 1991 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/dfyvbs

DonLewis on March 31, 2009 at 11:36 pm

A image from 1989 of the Ritz Theater in Snyder.

DonLewis on August 24, 2008 at 10:56 pm

I think the Ritz in Snyder was a civic effort and is owned and operated by the community.

TheaterOwner01 on August 23, 2008 at 5:55 pm

Any news as to if its for sale? and whom to contact, thanks

DonLewis on March 2, 2008 at 12:56 am

A 1990 photo of the Ritz Theater in Snyder before its renovation.

kencmcintyre on August 29, 2007 at 8:25 pm

In 1963, the Ritz was operated by Lollar & Clements Theaters. Partners were Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Clements. Other theaters in the Clements empire were the Trail Drive-In, the Aztec, Palace and Starlite, all in Snyder, Texas.

lostmemory on August 19, 2007 at 12:57 pm

Here is a 2007 photo of the Ritz Theater.

malcolmdbc39 on March 21, 2007 at 9:32 am

The Ritz recently redid the marquee and the vertical. The neon was damaged in a hail storm so it was replace with florscent colored tubing. It does not look that great but it was a cheap fix for the Ritz who has very little income.

DonLewis on November 27, 2006 at 8:59 am

My photograph of the RITZ before renovation.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/307805075

And after renovation.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/307805525

lostmemory on May 17, 2006 at 4:07 pm

This is photo 1 and this is Photo 2 and here is photo 3 of the Ritz theater.

DriveInTheatre2001 on April 10, 2006 at 9:04 pm

This is a Nice Looking Little Theatre. Went by there on April 5, 2006…

Randy Carlisle

Photographically Preserving Dallas History 1 Building @ A Time

lostmemory on November 4, 2005 at 6:58 am

Here is another photo of the Ritz Theater in Snyder, Texas.

lostmemory on September 18, 2005 at 11:11 am

This is a photo of the Ritz Theater in Snyder, Texas.

Chuck1231 on July 25, 2005 at 2:59 pm

Here is a photo of the Ritz Theatre.
View link

Chuck1231 on January 28, 2005 at 12:36 am

The Ritz Theatre actually opened in 1928 and continued to show movies until 1984. The marquee and the vertical have been completely restored. The theatre is presently doing community live performances.

Ritz Theater

1810 26th Street, Snyder, TX 79549

1810 26th Street,
Snyder, TX 79549