Perot Theatre, formerly Saenger Theatre, Texarkana. (original) (raw)
THE PEROT THEATRE
Formerly The Saenger Theatre
Texarkana
National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
219 Main St., Texarkana
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Perot Theatre
Restored 1,600-seat neo-Renaissance theater.
Live performances.
Third and Main Streets
903-792-4992
Historical Marker Text
Saenger Theatre
As a regional entertainment and cultural center, Texarkanaonce had a number of opera houses and theaters, including this facility built by the Saenger Amusement Co. of New Orleans. A parade and speeches by local dignitaries marked the opening day festivities on Nov. 18, 1924. Emil Weil designed the Classical Revival structure to accommodate stage productions, musical programs and motion pictures. The elaborate interior features ornamental plasterwork.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Pharmacy ghost sign on neighboring building
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, 2010