“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
A close look at the sign over the box office displays show times and and admission price of 10 cents. The sign on the right over the entrance states “show going on come in and stay as long as you like.”
A partial view of the Dixie Theater from 1939/40 in Paris Texas. Being shown at the time were several westerns featuring Gene Autry, William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd and John Wayne.
A photo from 1950 while the Plains Drive In Theater was under construction in Odessa.
A 1957 view of the Grant Hotel which housed the Odessa Theater and was demolished in the 1970s.
Visible along with the Grant Hotel are the Texas, Rio and Scott theaters.
Hey Chuck. I see this is another one of many that you had photos of.
Did you loose all your files ( I certainly hope not!)
Don…
A nice b&w photo from 1947 showing the Liberty and Tower theaters in Bend Oregon.
A fantastic view from 1947 of the Tower and Liberty Theaters in Bend, Oregon.
Hello Silicon Sam. What takes you to that part of Texas and will you be posting the photos?
Thanks
Don…
An image from 1942 of the Texas Theater here and here and one image from 1950 here.
An image from 1946 of the Plaza Theater here and one from 1955 here.
Images of the Scott in Odessa from 1947-2004 Scott-7, Scott-6, Scott-5, Scott-4, Scott-3, Scott-2, Scott-0 and Scott-1.
Images of the Rio in Odessa from 1947-2004. rio-7, rio-6. rio-5, rio-4, rio-3, rio-2 and rio-1.
A 1941 image of the Aztec Theater in Van Alstyne. Showing at the time was “Billy the Kid” starring Robert Taylor.
A classic catch on this one SS!!
Don…
Sorry for the spelling slip up. “Whitewright” is the correct spelling.
Don…
An early 1940s image of the Elite Theater in Bonham.
No…this is not the American.
The Gordon was located a 412 N 4th and later became the Capitol.
“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
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An old newsprint image of the Cozy Theater in Paris.
An old newsprint image of the Jewell Theater that later became the Grand.
A 1996 image of the Palace Theatre in Marion.
An image of the Main Theater in Paris Texas from 1956.
Hello Chuck! Where have you been?
Don…
A view of the Little Dixie Theater in Paris from 1909/1916.
A close look at the sign over the box office displays show times and and admission price of 10 cents. The sign on the right over the entrance states “show going on come in and stay as long as you like.”
Thanks and you are correct Ken, I goofed on this posting. I have made the correction on flickr and posted the link on the “Dixie”
Don…
A partial view of the Dixie Theater from 1939/40 in Paris Texas. Being shown at the time were several westerns featuring Gene Autry, William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd and John Wayne.
A partial view of the Little Dixie Theater from approximately 1940 in Paris, Texas