Paris, Lamar County
Built in 1916, the Parisian Theatre was remodeled and renamed the Plaza Theatre in 1926. The exterior was a modern American adaptation of the Spanish-Moorish style with rounded cream-colored brick arches, glittering mirror insets, multi-paned windows, wrought iron fixtures, a red-tiled roof and an ornate marquee complete with a huge electric sign bearing the name of the theater in scarlet chasing letters. On Dec. 13, 1928, the first “talkie” in Paris was shown. For the next fifty years, the theatre hosted many movies and performances. On Feb. 25, 1981, the Plaza Theatre became the home of the Paris Community Theatre. It continues to provide entertainment for the citizens of Paris. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2023