119-121 N Spring Ave 

Tyler , TX 75702

(built 1925)

About This Property

The Arcadia showed the very first “talking motion pictures” in Tyler on February 13, 1929. The theater had 585 seats. The Arcadia Theatre was just one of the many theaters that lined the streets of Tyler at one time. A very attractive two story building with a sloped red shale shingled roof . The theater had a triangular marquee with just a single panel for attractions and then two large green neon lettering above spelling out “Arcadia”. The marquee was removed, but one of the large green neon “Arcadia” sign was left intact on the building’s front façade. The theater closed its doors after a brief run showing classic films in 1992. The property is currently used as Martin and Walker Law Firm.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 10,400
Zoning: Downtown Business, Arts and Culture (DBAC)
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Local Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.0479
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 10,400
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1925
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date January 1st, 2013
Parcel Number R049447
Subdivision CITY OF TYLER
Legal Description BLOCK 4 LOT 13, 29
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Medium
Historic Resources Survey
Tyler Historic Resources Survey Update, 2013
Survey Date
October 2013
Modification Type