Pines Theater
United States historic place
Pines Theater | |
 Pines Theatre in 2011 | |
31°20′18″N 94°43′43″W / 31.33833°N 94.72861°W / 31.33833; -94.72861 | |
| Area | less than one acre |
|---|---|
| Built | 1925 (1925) |
| Architect | W.P. Berry |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| MPS | Angelina County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002767[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1988 |
The Pines Theater is a historic movie theater located in Lufkin, Texas. Built in 1925, it was designed by architect Shirley Simons and/or W. P. Berry in Moderne style.[1][2][3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1] The City of Lufkin purchased the theater in 2007. The City has undertaken extensive restoration efforts on the theater from 2009 to 2012.[4][5]
See also
National Register of Historic Places portal
Texas portal
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ Nancy Croom Wilson (April 3, 2005). "Celebrated architect Shirley Simons designed some of Lufkin's most famous buildings". The Lufkin Daily News.
- ^ Sources are in apparent conflict as to whether the theater was designed by Simons or Berry.
- ^ Chris Adams. "Rebirth of The Pines". TexasEscapes.com.
- ^ Steve Knight (April 8, 2012). "Pines' officials expect new construction and renovation to be complete later this year". The Lufkin News.
External links
Media related to Pines Theatre at Wikimedia Commons
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Lufkin, Texas
- Lufkin ISD
- Lufkin HS
- Pineywoods Community Academy
- Hudson ISD
- Hudson HS
- Central ISD
- Central HS
- Angelina College
- Lufkin Industries
- Georgia Pacific
- Pilgrim's Pride
- Brookshire Brothers
- Ellen Trout Zoo
- Pines Theater
- Angelina County Airport (nearby)
This list is incomplete.
