Jefferson Theater
National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson Theater

Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
78002962

About this property

The Jefferson Theatre is a historic performing arts theatre on Fannin Street in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Designed by Emile Weil and built in 1927, it is an example of Old Spanish architecture and seats over 1400. The Jefferson Amusement Company built the theatre, which Saenger Amusements owned. The theatre is featured on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The theatre recently underwent a comprehensive multimillion-dollar renovation. It is also one of the few theatres in the country containing its original Morton organ, produced by the Robert Morton Organ Company.

Location

345 Fannin St.
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
30.08199, -94.09784

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Beaumont Commercial District (Boundary Increase)
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0.1 mi
Beaumont Commercial District
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Sanders House
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0.3 mi
Jefferson County Courthouse
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0.4 mi
Woman's Club of Beaumont Clubhouse
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0.5 mi

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When was Jefferson Theater listed on the National Register?

Jefferson Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson Theater?

Jefferson Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jefferson Theater?

The period of significance for Jefferson Theater is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1400.

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