Grand Theater

114 North Waggoner Street,
Electra, TX 76360

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This large and very attractive theater is about the only presentable building in the run-down town of Electra. It was built in 1919 for $135,000, and was first used as a vaudeville house. The theater features a yellow brick facade with short towers on either side, and a very nice lobby transom with petal shaped panes.

The marquee is blue and orange, and appears to be from the ‘40s. The theater closed in March 1974, but was open for a short time later. It was recently restored by the citizens of Electra.

Contributed by Seth Gaines

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EdnaTalley on March 25, 2005 at 9:23 am

You should see the Grand Theater now. The outside has been restored to the original condition. Alas there is much to be done on the inside. This is a project taken on by The Electra Historical Society and local persons interested in this project. Ways to raise funds for the interior are being discussed and local volunteers are working to clear the interior of trash that is still inside. Some personal donations have helped get us this far and any others would be greatly appreciated.
Electra Historical Society
1oo N. Cleveland