Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Paramount Theatre
the National Register of Historic Places.
It opened September 14th, 1929
as Austin's grand first run movie theatre.
It is owned by Austin Area Commission for the Arts, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1863.
Location. 43° 40.2′ N, 92° 58.41′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Avenue NE and 1st Street NE, on the left when traveling east on 4th Avenue NE. The plaque is attached to the Paramount Theatre, to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 4th Avenue NE, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Battlefield Cross (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belita M. Schindler (about 600 feet away); Rosalie Seltz (about 700 feet away); Dr. Ralph T. Holman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bonnie Besse Rietz (approx. 0.2 miles away); John O'Rourke (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gertrude Ellis Skinner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gary J. Ray (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . Paramount Theater. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on March 7, 2009.)
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