Texas Theatre
33 W. Twohig Avenue,
San Angelo,
TX
76903
33 W. Twohig Avenue,
San Angelo,
TX
76903
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Grand opening ad posted.
From the photos on the photo page it looks like one balcony.
How many balconies does this theater have?
Hey Everyone,
After looking at the website, I am Just putting this out there, would anyone be interested in making a co-op theater? I mean I was a part of one that is located in Canada and it worked out fairly well, I am sure that this theater would be just the same.
What they did was form a co-op and then get the theater, and run it by having either memberships or bonds that where sold. We can come up with some ideas and things, this is to great of a theater to just let sit there.
What do you guys think?
Handsome interior detail and great proscenium. Did ceiling have lights for stars? Should have been restored. Exterior was nicer before art moderne conversion.
I would love to get my grandfather back in here. He is always telling me stories about all the theaters in San Angelo that were run by Rowley United. I was showing him the pictures that Mrs. Durbin posted on here. he told me about the ceiling, and how they changed the lights, the bolier in the basement, and the building on the roof.
Thanks Don,for the ad.
Still closed, but the facade and marquee look in good shape – very fancy marquee! Looks like the building is a converted church.
From 1961 a movie ad from the Texas Theatre in San Angelo.
That theatre MUST be saved!
Nice photos, what the latest word on the rehab of this theatre?
I was in San Angelo for business and happened to run into the San Angelo Paranormal Studies (SAPS) group that was about to go inside and they invited me along. I was pretty unprepared, but still got some neat shots. Its in pretty sad shape. The original owner gave us the tour and said the guy that was renovating it ran into legal/financial trouble. The inside was pretty wrecked by the renovator.
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A more recent view of the Texas Theater in San Angelo.
Another view of San Angelo’s Texas Theater before the facade was changed.
A view of the front of the Texas Theater in San Angelo, being used for car sales.
A view from 1940 of theTexas Theater in San Angelo, Texas, making reference to the 1940’s polio epidemic.
Hey Calc,
I just want to say Thank You for continuing with the restoration of the Texas Theater. I know that with these tough times its hard to get things done nowadays but with your love of theater, you proved that anything is possible. Thank You for bringing life back to downtown San Angelo and bringing back one of her children. If you ever need any help, ill be glad to lend a hand. Thanks Again!
Views of the Texas Theater in San Angelo here and here taken in 1987.
You’re right. I went through the photos, but I missed that one. Sorry about that.
Here is a photo, pre-renovation. The posters are for Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park, so I assume the theater closed sometime around 1994:
http://tinyurl.com/ywprxu
Well, another piece of good news here. I just ran into the official production company website for the man saving the Texas Theater. It says on there that the 1500 seat theater should be completed in time for the 2008/2009 season.
The newest article that was written said that Cal Collins, who bought the theater, says that “He did a lot more quicker and faster than he intended,†she said. “He had to back off.†So Cal Collins temporarily is producing plays in New Braunfels this summer. Work on the theater should begin by the end of summer. Heres the article. Its about halfway down.
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Yes Anthony thanks for the link which does work.
But what is going on with the TEXAS at the present. Did the buyer back out?
Whew, it took awhile but I found it! sorry about the wait. I first off want to say thank you to the man in San Antonio that took the time and money to invest in this theater. I hope this link helps you guys in your quest to know more about the theater. (Let me know if this link worked for you guys or not. The link on the bottom right is the home page and will give you the in depth history of the theater and the link on the far right corner starts the slide show :)
Hope you enjoy the show! (Ill keep you guys posted when the Standard Times does anymore articles on the theater and let me know what you guys think of the current state of the theater in the slideshow :)
Texas Theater 75th Anniversary (2004)
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We will be waiting!!