Mission Theatre
209 Connally Street,
Sulphur Springs,
TX
75482
209 Connally Street,
Sulphur Springs,
TX
75482
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Previously operated by: Rowley United Theatres Inc.
Styles: Art Deco
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The Mission Theatre replaced an earlier Mission Theatre dating from March 1, 1916. It was last operated by Robb & Rowley-United Inc. and was destroyed by fire on November 6, 1950.
A new Mission Theatre was built on the site by Rowley United Theatres Inc. I discovered the lonely little Mission Theatre on a quiet street near downtown. It had closed on May 14, 2001 with Heath Ledger in “A Knights Tale” On a return trip recently and sadly, I discovered it to be gone.
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Don Lewis
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There is a photo of the Mission on this page:
http://tinyurl.com/vlbg9
Was Art Deco and was a twin.
A 1984 photograph of the Mission Theater @ this link.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2181619485
I’m sad to hear that this lovely theater is gone. Recently, I ran across a couple of photos I took of it back in 1987. Here are the links:
http://flickr.com/photos/25726169@N03/2766245608/
http://flickr.com/photos/25726169@N03/2765396537/
In the photo on Google, the theater is gone, but you can still see the steps and the handicapped ramp. Too bad.
I worked at the Mission for many years in just about every capacity – concessions, box office, projectionist and janitor. I also worked at the Hi Vue Drive In on occasion. It’s a shame to see them gone.
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y3gupfl
Hello to anyone who may be browsing this photo. I was curious if anyone has any older pictures of this theater? I have a piece of art work that I was told had come from here, but I have yet to see any pictures of it
The Mission Theatre launched March 1, 1916 as a replacement for a previous Mission Theatre that burned. It closed on Mary 14, 2001 with the film, “A Knight’s Tale.” It has since been demolished.
Boxoffice, Nov. 18, 1950: “SULPHER SPRINGS, TEX. - Fire destroyed the Mission Theatre here November 6, damaged an apparel shop, a record shop, and the local PMA office. The buildings were of brick and wood construction. Loss was estimated at $100,000. The theatre was destroyed.”