State Theater
316-318 Runnels Street,
Big Spring,
TX
79720
316-318 Runnels Street,
Big Spring,
TX
79720
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This run-down building opened as the State Theatre in around 1942. The facade is simple, but unusual in that it is native limestone, with large fossil shells in it. The marquee is boarded over, the vertical has been painted light blue, and all the neon is broken. The central feature of the facade was covered in blue and yellow tile, but this has nearly all either fallen off or been stolen. Another wreck on Big Spring’s depressing streets.
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Seth Gaines
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Forgot to thank Charles VanBibber for help with the ID on this one.
anyone have any info on this theatre? maybe also how many people it sat at one time?
The State had a small balcony that was designated for black patrons with a total seating of 412.
Photo of the State Theatre.
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In 1955 the State Theater had 514 seats.
2009 photo of the exterior of the State Theatre.
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As of July 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabegrote/4821423364/