Palace Theatre

305 W. Broadway,
Muskogee, OK 74401

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on September 22, 2019 at 1:07 pm

The New Yale Theatre opened on Broadway Street near Third Street at 305 West Broadway in downtown Muskogee on September 16, 1911. It took advantage of the new Surety Building skyscraper location one block away from the previous location. And it followed the lead of its predecessor, Yale Theatre, with a mirrored screen and three reels of films followed by a vaudeville show.

The New Yale was remodeled in 1916 and would become a Dubinsky Brothers location. Texas Enterprises Circuit bought the New Yale Theatre on October 1, 1920 and changed its name to the Palace Theatre on October 10, 1920. The Circuit played Paramount films. The previous Yale Theatre was put back into operation at 208 Broadway as a discounted sub-run location. Meanwhile, the Palace converted to sound under Robb & Rowley to stay current.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on February 13, 2011 at 6:42 am

Open ~1921-~1935? Can anyone verify the exact dates?

Owned in 1930 by Robb & Rowley United Inc.

Need an address, more info and photos.

seymourcox
seymourcox on February 7, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Courtesy of ken mc, here is a 1921 newpaper ad for the Palace Theatre -
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