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119 N Buffalo St Canton, TX 75103

Historic Name: Plaza Movie Theater

About This Property

The Plaza served as the only theater in Canton for 50 years. Joe Marshall Hackney, an experienced theater operator, built the Plaza Movie Theater in 1946. At the time, the Plaza was one of the most modern motion picture theaters in East Texas. Hackney was the owner operator of the theater for 30 years, prior to his death in 1979. After Joe Hackney's death, his son, Don Hackney, beame the owner of the theater.

Year Built: 1946

Get in Touch	Grace Richardson 9035671851 grichardson@cantontex.com
Building Size	5,006 (sq ft)
Zoning	B-2
Historic Designations	• Not individually listed on the National Register • Not located in a National Register District • Not located in a Local District • Not a Local Landmark

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Property Information
Address	119 N Buffalo St Canton, TX 75103
Lot Size (acres)	0.1580
Official Sq Ft	5,006
Year Built	1946
Last Sale Date	December 12th, 2001
Parcel Number	R000000540
Subdivision	Original Town
Legal Description	Acres 0.158, BLK: 1, LOT: PT 5;6;7 & 4, ADDN: ORIG TOWN, PLAZA THEATER
Located Within	Main Street District

Survey Recommendations
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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