The R&R Ritz -- Big Spring TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 32° 15.083 W 101° 28.565
14S E 266729 N 3570990
The R&R Ritz Theater, which proclaims itself "West Texas' Finest Theatre" is now a vacant relic of a by-gone era of movie palaces.
Waymark Code: WMJKY4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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Once a movie palace in downtown Big Spring with Vitaphone sound and washed-air air conditioning, the R&R Ritz Theater was probably opened in the late 1930s, given its Art Deco touches on the facade. Today (2013) it has been closed and abandoned for over a decade.

BUT . . . the nearby Settles Hotel was abandoned and derelict for 3 decaades, and has now (2013) been rescued, renovated and reopened. Could the same be in store for the Ritz? Blasterz are hopeful :)

For some stories of the heyday of the R&R Ritz Theatre, see the Cinema Treasures website entry on it here: (visit link)
Year Theater Opened: 1941

Number of Screen(s): 1

Concessions Available: no

Web site: [Web Link]

Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed

Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
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