Mission Theatre

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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Mission Theater

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.

Contributed by Don Lewis

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on December 12, 2006 at 10:25 am

There is a photo of the Mission on this page:
http://tinyurl.com/vlbg9

shoeshoe14
shoeshoe14 on April 18, 2007 at 6:59 pm

Was Art Deco and was a twin.

Don Lewis
Don Lewis on January 9, 2008 at 10:59 pm

A 1984 photograph of the Mission Theater @ this link.

www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/2181619485

lrostochil
lrostochil on August 15, 2008 at 4:29 pm

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/

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on March 26, 2009 at 9:17 pm

In the photo on Google, the theater is gone, but you can still see the steps and the handicapped ramp. Too bad.

LGrayson
LGrayson on August 23, 2009 at 12:26 am

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.

hadaway13
hadaway13 on March 2, 2014 at 10:01 pm

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

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on March 28, 2019 at 10:27 am

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.

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on March 9, 2023 at 6:01 pm

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.”

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