345 Fannin St 

Beaumont , TX 77701

Historic name: Jefferson Theater (built 1927)

About This Property

The Jefferson Theater was built in 1927 and illustrates the pattern of cultural enlightenment and civic improvement that dominated Beaumont in the 1920s and 1930s as a result of the historic oil discoveries in the nearby petroleum fields. Today, the theater seats roughly 1,400 people and is reminiscent of Old Spanish architecture with Renaissance Revival influence. The architect, Emile Weil, built the theater at the cost of $1 million and carefully designed every detail from balconies, to chandeliers, to arched windows. However, the theater’s biggest perk is its massive original Robert Morton Organ (one of only a few left in the country) that consists of 778 pipes. Today, the theater is home to regular Classic Movie Nights and live concerts.

Get in touch

Tom Bell
409-838-2202
director@beaumontmainstreet.org
Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: CBD
Current Historic Designations: • Individually Listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business District (CBD) - Commercial, office, service, residential, public activities and uses.
Lot Size (acres) 0.3122
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 9,624
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1927
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date July 2nd, 2010
Parcel Number 5497
Subdivision
Legal Description L203 W22.07' L204 L206 & 207 TR 2 B40 BEAUMONT .301 ACRES
Located Within
  • Beaumont Main Street District
  • Beaumont National Register Commercial Historic District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
National Register District Created 1977, NR expanded 2006, Historic Resource Survey Update underway 2017-2018
Survey Date
Modification Type