Built in 1927 by the Jefferson Amusement Company, this theatre quickly became a landmark in downtown Beaumont. Emile Weil, Inc., a New Orleans architectural firm, designed the structure. The interior is a showcase of fine materials and workmanship, with marble staircases and Spanish-style decoration. In addition to motion pictures, the Jefferson Theatre featured dramatic stage productions, vaudeville shows, and other live entertainment. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
Jefferson Theatre
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Jefferson Theatre is a historical marker in Beaumont, Jefferson County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Jefferson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 137 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0821, -94.0979 near Beaumont. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Security National Bank (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Tyrrell Public Library, First National Bank Building, and Tevis, Nancy.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5245010537. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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