Paramount Theatre -- Austin TX
N 30° 16.168 W 097° 44.530
14R E 620990 N 3349314
Austin's famed Paramount Theatre, built in 1915 as a Vaudeville stage theatre, was converted after the end of the burlesque era in the 1930s into a movie palace. It was placed on the National Register in 1976.
Waymark Code: WMH4CT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2013
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Austin's famed Paramount Theatre, built in 1915 as a Vaudeville stage theatre, was converted to a premier movie theatre in the 1930s. By the 1960s it had declined to B-movie grunginess.
In the late 1970s the Paramount was restored to its former glory after 3 years of work and several millions of dollars in investment. The renovation allowed the Paramount to host Broadway stage shows AND show movies.
Today the Paramount in partnership with the Stage Theatre next door, anchors a vibrant performing arts community in Austin. It is the center of the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival.
The Paramount Theatre was listed on the US National Register of Historic places in 1976. Unfortunately, the PDF of the text of the nomination form is not available online.
A State of Texas Historic marker on the front of the building reads as follows:
"Paramount Theatre
Originally called the “Majestic,” this theatre was erected in 1915 by businessman Ernest Nalle (1876-1950). Designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Eberson, Fugard, and Knapp, it was constructed under the direction of local architect George Endress. During the 1930s, the theatre was renamed the “Paramount” and was lavishly remodeled. Since its opening, the theatre has been a showcase for traveling vaudeville shows, dramatic and musical stage productions, and motion pictures.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1976" [end]
Today the Paramount in partnership with the Stage Theatre next door, anchors a vibrant performing arts community in Austin. It is the center of the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival.
Street address:
713 Congress Ave
Austin, TX
County / Borough / Parish: Travis
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Architecture, Performing Arts
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Recreation And Culture, Theatre
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Theatre
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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