213 W Crawford St 

Palestine , Texas 75801

Historic name: Texas Theatre (built c. 1926)

About This Property

The Texas Theatre opened in 1917 as "The Best Theatre" and is believed to have been constructed for the purpose of Vaudeville performances before becoming a movie theater in 1923. The current structure, built after a devastating fire, is a prime example of Spanish colonial architecture and was designed as an atmospheric movie palace when it opened in 1930. It was the most expensive theater built in Texas at the time. In its earliest days, it had an organ which played background music for silent movies.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 9,158
Zoning: Central Business District
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Residential, Live/Work, Lodging, Retail, Personal Services, Office, Restaurants
Lot Size (acres) 0.2390
Parking Spaces 0
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 9,158
Total Commercial Units 1
Total Residential Units 0
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft 0
Year Built c. 1926
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date November 1st, 1991
Parcel Number R0034390
Subdivision Original
Legal Description Original Block 101 Lot 21
Located Within
  • Local Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Culture
Stylistic Influences
Spanish Colonial
Alterations/Additions
ground floor
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
High
Historic Resources Survey
Downtown Historic District Survey Update
Survey Date
2014
Modification Type