Queen Theatre - Bryan, TX
Posted by: Raven
N 30° 40.395 W 096° 22.415
14R E 751627 N 3396334
Located in the heart of Bryan's historic downtown district, this theater originally opened back in 1913. It was completely rebuilt in 1838 and ran for another 30 years before being shut down. The theatre re-opened its doors in 2018 once again.
Waymark Code: WM137MN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2020
Views: 4
Per a historical marker at the site:
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A movie theatre has been at this location since 1913 and named “The Queen” since 1914. It was originally located in the three-story Stoddard Hotel built here in 1889. The Schulman family purchased the theatre business in 1926 and the building in 1938. It was replaced by a modern structure with steel framework, air conditioning and indirect lighting designed by Pettigrew and Worley of Dallas. The tall, white façade was topped with a revolving, neon-lit crown. It reopened on Nov. 21, 1939 and continued for over 30 years. Vacant and in disrepair, the building was purchased by the Downtown Bryan Association in 2010 and restoration began. The Queen is the only example of Streamline Moderne architecture on Main Street."
A more extensive account of its history can be downloaded at the movie theatre's official website: (
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Year Theater Opened: 1913, 1938, 2018
Number of Screen(s): 1
Web site: [Web Link]
Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
Concessions Available: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Must take a photo of the theater.
Please try to include yourself or gps in the picture.
Tell of your experience at the theater, if it is still a theater. If it is no longer a theater tell of an experience from the past at the theater, if this can be done.