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Connellee-Majestic Theatre

Eastland, Eastland County

Marker Text

Built in 1920 by C.U. Connellee, the "Father of Eastland", this theatre hosted numerous road shows, musical performances, and plays, and was a noted showplace for many years. Purchased by Interstate Theatres in 1946, the building was remodeled for use as a movie theatre and renamed Majestic. Exhibiting Art Moderne elements, the theatre features a stuccoed facade, a bank of six entry doors, and a marquee, which was added in 1946. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Marker Details

Address 108 N. Lamar
Location Description
Marker # 1040
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code opera houses and theatre; Art Moderne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 32.401656, -98.819133

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