Palace Theatre
105 S. Main Street,
Bryan,
TX
77803
105 S. Main Street,
Bryan,
TX
77803
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Previously operated by: Schulman Theatres
Functions: Live Theatre, Special Events
Previous Names: Greater Palace Theatre
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The Palace Theatre was opened on December 14, 1922 with House Peters in “The Storm”. On September 18, 1929 it was renamed Greater Palace Theatre. Although the Palace Theatre was demolished, its classic “Palace” sign, marquee and the main entrance were preserved.
This now serves as the entrance to an outdoor performance venue which hosts special events, weddings, and live theatre.
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Don Lewis
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Image of the PALACE THEATER sign and marquee. Taken 10/08
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/1609501357
The roof actually caved in, making some demo necessary for safety reasons.
It should also be noted that the stage area, where the screen is placed for movie showings, is actually the pre-demo Palace. I suppose more could have done more to save the entrance, but based on pictures I have seen and my faint memories, it wasn’t nearly as picturesque as the Queen or even the Dixie accross the street. Because the entire roof over the seating area collapsed, I think the city did about as good as could be expected at the time to salvage something from the ruins.
Watch Lyle Lovett’s “This Old Porch” or especially the video “Trucks, Tortillas and Tombstones (Part 2)” to see the Palace and all of Downtown Bryan before the rehabilitation of both.
http://www.lylelovett.com/#/video/
This page needs to be updated, the Palace still runs as a special events theater today (which includes concerts and sometimes films).
Reopened as the Greater Palace on September 19th, 1929
Greater Palace opening 18 Sep 1929, Wed The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) Newspapers.com
Gone with the Wind opening crowd:
Palace theatre in Bryan for “Gone with the Wind” 16 Aug 1985, Fri Bryan-College Station Eagle (Bryan, Texas) Newspapers.com