The Majestic Metro, Houston, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 29° 45.718 W 095° 21.709
15R E 271633 N 3294747
This sign is from one of Houston’s grandest movie palaces, The Majestic Metro. The Majestic exists no more, but the neon sign was saved and now graces the front of this smaller theater, formerly the Ritz.
Waymark Code: WM1MVJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
Views: 149
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The Ritz Theater, designed by William Ward Watkin in 1926, was one of Houston’s smallest theaters, but the only one remaining relatively intact. The theater hosted vaudeville, concerts, and motion pictures.

Market Square/Main Street Historic District
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Business Name: The Majestic Metro

Business Type: Theater

Physical Address:
911 Preston
Houston, TX USA
77002

Condition of Neon Sign: Inactive: Evidence of tubes can be seen but sign does not light up.

Web Address: Not listed
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