Maxie Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Maxie Theatre

Trumann, Arkansas
Listed
September 11, 2020
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
10000933

About this property

The Maxie Theatre was a historic movie theatre at 136 Arkansas Highway 463 South in Trumann, Arkansas. It is a single-screen theatre, housed in a large Art Deco structure built in 1948–9 by Zell Jaynes. At the time of its opening it featured the latest in amenities, including air conditioning, upholstered seats, and a fancy curtain to cover the screen. It also had a purpose-built segregated seating area for African-American in the balcony, with separate entrance, ticketing, and concession facilities. Until its closure in 2012 the theatre was one of oldest continuously operating businesses in Trumann and was the town's only theatre. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011, and was delisted in 2020.

Location

Trumann, Arkansas
35.67253, -90.51648
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Maxie Theatre listed on the National Register?

Maxie Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Maxie Theatre?

Maxie Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Maxie Theatre is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1948.

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