“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
A photo from August 25th, 1948 of the Rialto Theater in Denison featuring a world premier engagement of “Red River”
A 1948 movie poster from the Strand Theatre in Dallas featuring Monte Hall in “Son of Gods Country” and an autographed photo of Monte Hall on his horse, Pardner.
A front view of the Broncho Drive In screen along with a photo here and here of the 40,000 pound screen being pulled down.
1953 grand opening photos Odessa’s Twin Terrace Drive In here and here.
A 1936 newsprint image with the Lyric visible in the left center along with a 1946 image.
An image of a rare piece of Odessa theater history. These booklets were handed out to commemorate the Ector Theatre’s grand opening in 1951.
A photo from 2006 of the Harlem Theater’s former home in Odessa.
A photo from 1950 while the Plains Drive In Theater was under construction in Odessa.
A photo from 1950 while the Plains Drive In Theater was under construction in Odessa.
A 1957 view of the Grant Hotel which housed the Odessa Theater and was demolished in the 1970s.
Visible along with the Grant Hotel are the Texas, Rio and Scott theaters.
Hey Chuck. I see this is another one of many that you had photos of.
Did you loose all your files ( I certainly hope not!)
Don…
A nice b&w photo from 1947 showing the Liberty and Tower theaters in Bend Oregon.
A fantastic view from 1947 of the Tower and Liberty Theaters in Bend, Oregon.
Hello Silicon Sam. What takes you to that part of Texas and will you be posting the photos?
Thanks
Don…
An image from 1942 of the Texas Theater here and here and one image from 1950 here.
An image from 1946 of the Plaza Theater here and one from 1955 here.
Images of the Scott in Odessa from 1947-2004 Scott-7, Scott-6, Scott-5, Scott-4, Scott-3, Scott-2, Scott-0 and Scott-1.
Images of the Rio in Odessa from 1947-2004. rio-7, rio-6. rio-5, rio-4, rio-3, rio-2 and rio-1.
A 1941 image of the Aztec Theater in Van Alstyne. Showing at the time was “Billy the Kid” starring Robert Taylor.
A classic catch on this one SS!!
Don…
Sorry for the spelling slip up. “Whitewright” is the correct spelling.
Don…
An early 1940s image of the Elite Theater in Bonham.
No…this is not the American.
The Gordon was located a 412 N 4th and later became the Capitol.
“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
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An old newsprint image of the Cozy Theater in Paris.