State Theater

241 E. Hiram Street,
Atlanta, TX 75551

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Previously operated by: Tri-State Theatres (TX)

Architects: Lloyd Epperson

Styles: Streamline Moderne

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State Theater ... Atlanta Texas

The State Theater was opened on July 17, 1941 by Tri-State Theaters. The opening movie was Jane Frazee in “San Antonio Rose”. Seating was provided for 728, in orchestra and balcony levels. It was a clean, attractive building with white and gold pressed tin and glazed red brick trim. There was the familiar marquee sheltering the entrance and ticket booth. “State” was spelled out in red and neon Aztec letters on both sides of the marquee.

Contributed by Billy Smith / Don Lewis

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drivein2001
drivein2001 on April 20, 2010 at 2:47 am

Here’s a photo I took Back in July of 2006.
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A few remains of the old Drive In Theatre, located on the edge of town was still standing in 2006 also! The Rancho Drive In Theatre which I was told it was owned at one time by the McClendon Family!
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Enjoy..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas

Driveintheatre2001
Driveintheatre2001 on January 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

IS it possible that the next door place was the Ritz Theatre? The front sure looks like it was once a Theatre.. Just a thought.. (Looking at the American Classic 1981 photo)

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on April 26, 2019 at 2:56 pm

The New State Theatre launched July 17, 1941 with “San Antonio Rose.” It replaced the old State Theatre which then became the New Texan Theatre.

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