Grand Theatre
121 E. Broadway Avenue,
Tulia,
TX
79088
121 E. Broadway Avenue,
Tulia,
TX
79088
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The Jewel Theatre was opened on April 3, 1923 with Viola Dana in “June Madness”. On August 8, 1924 it was renamed Grand Theatre. The Grand Theatre was a frequent advertiser in the local Tulia Herald newspapers. It operated until 1950. It was converted into a church and is now in retail use.
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The Jewel Theatre launched April 3, 1923 in the existing Zimmerman Building. Roy B. Eaton opened the venue with the film, “June Madness.” The theatre became known as the Grand Theatre on August 8, 1924 when A.W. Philips purchased the theatre from Eaton.
The theatre co-existed with the Charles Weisenburg bought the theatre in 1939 and sold it Grand to Bill Middleton in 1945. Weisenburg would launch the Gay Theatre in 1947. In 1957, it was used as a church.