Princess Theater - Lawrenceburg, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 35° 14.427 W 087° 20.129
16S E 469476 N 3899760
Built in 1927 as the Princess Theater, converted to sound in 1931, became WDXE radio station headquarters now an antique/resale shop.
Waymark Code: WMV27J
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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County of building: Lawrence County
location of building: 29 Public Square
Historic Occupant: Princes Theater
Occupant at listing: WDXE Country Music
Current Occupant: Crockett Trading Post & Consignment
Building built: 1927

"30. 29 Public Square
  Princess Theater
  ca. 1930
  Art Deco style. Two-story brick, stone foundation, rectangular plan, carrera glass storefront, central pylon projecting through parapet, transom windows covered, second story windows sealed. (C)" ~ NRHP Nomination Form


"The PRINCESS Theatre was built by Henry L. Rhulander in 1927 and was converted to sound films by 1931." ~ Lou Rugani, Sept. 2012

"The Princess Theatre was open by the mid-1920’s. Seating was listed at 600. It operated into at least the mid-1950’s. The building is now occupied by the WDXE Radio Station." ~ Cinema Treasures


Current use: Crockett Trading Post and Consignment:
We are a combination antique mall, clothing consignment and accessories! We have vendor space available and we are currently accepting fall clothing.

Year Theater Opened: 1927

Number of Screen(s): 1

Concessions Available: no

Web site: [Web Link]

Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed

Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed

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.
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