Majestic Theatre

Joe Vogel on October 26, 2026 at 11:53 am

A history of Nevada published in 1918 has a bit of information about the Opera House, the first location of the Majestic Theatre: “The Opera House block was built during the summer of 1907 on the corner of First and Fremont streets. Many remember that the freshly laid walls of this building, being unsupported by sufficient bracing, were partly thrown down by a severe windstorm which came up unexpectedly one night. However the damage was repaired and the building was long the principal structure of the town, the large hall being used for all public meetings and entertainments as well as by various lodges and for a time by the Majestic moving picture theatre. The building was finally purchased by M. C. Thomas and used exclusively by the Thomas Department store until it was destroyed by fire in May, 1912.”

Ossraa on July 16, 2026 at 5:38 pm

I see a newspaper ad for the Majestic in April 1911. Fifteen cents admission for adults, 12 cents for children. (Las Vegas Age newspaper)

A May 1911 article in Las Vegas Age says: “The Majestic enjoys the decided advantage of being well above the dirt and dust of the street and being airy and well-ventilated. The high ceiling and numerous windows pouring in their flood of fresh air aided by electric fans makes the Majestic the coolest, the airiest resort possible for the summer months.”

The article further says that the theater regularly alternated between motion pictures and vaudeville.