The church had some code violations a few years ago, according to these city council minutes in 2002:
Report on Status of the Rehabilitation Project at the Former Vogue Theater, 1210 Railroad Lane (Los Pentecostales Church) (Recommend Acceptance) The long-time building code violation at the old Vogue Theatre Building at 1210 Railroad Lane, now owned by the Los Pentecostales Del Area De La Bahia (the Church), is finally showing signs that the renovation will be completed in the near future. The City’s Building Division issued a building permit in June 2002 and work is continuing by a full crew of craftsmen and construction workers.
Here is a 1948 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yuqc2h
This is a 1985 photo by Michael Putnam:
http://tinyurl.com/yod98y
Here is a 1948 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yqkevs
Here is the Davis Cone painting (original in color) dated 1983 from “Popcorn Palaces”:
http://tinyurl.com/2rekst
Prior to its demolition, the Liberty was a branch of the First City Bank of Beaumont.
The church had some code violations a few years ago, according to these city council minutes in 2002:
Report on Status of the Rehabilitation Project at the Former Vogue Theater, 1210 Railroad Lane (Los Pentecostales Church) (Recommend Acceptance) The long-time building code violation at the old Vogue Theatre Building at 1210 Railroad Lane, now owned by the Los Pentecostales Del Area De La Bahia (the Church), is finally showing signs that the renovation will be completed in the near future. The City’s Building Division issued a building permit in June 2002 and work is continuing by a full crew of craftsmen and construction workers.
The architect was Alexander Cantin. The exact seating capacity was 1171. Here is a 1948 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/36hz84
Here are interior and exterior photos from 1948:
http://tinyurl.com/2lstog
http://tinyurl.com/2ps6n4
This is a copy of a color painting by Davis Cone in 1985, from his book “Popcorn Palaces”:
http://tinyurl.com/2pe9rb
Here is a 1986 photo by Michael Putnam:
http://tinyurl.com/2r9csa
Architects were George and Henry Fox. Seating capacity was 1,800.
Here is a 1948 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yvcsc4
Here are interior and exterior photos by Michael Putnam:
http://tinyurl.com/ysnl5a
http://tinyurl.com/ytyj7v
Here is a 1947 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2h2upc
Here is an interior photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2e2cag
Here is the website for the current occupants:
http://www.disciacca.com/
Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yqsjjr
Here is a 1986 photo by Michael Putnam:
http://tinyurl.com/2o236j
I think the Lincoln has been demolished, according to one website that discusses Buffalo theaters.
I have the Diamond as the Fountain Square church. Perhaps the Diamond was an aka for the State at some point.
Thanks. The address should be changed accordingly.
It was a $10 and Under store a few years ago.
The Monroe was Pratt Furniture a few years ago.
The Park is now the Main Street Lounge.
The Star is now the Bluebonnet Feed Store.
As of a few years ago, the Globe was a furniture store.