Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theater Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, September 30, 2007

1. Paramount Theater Marker

Inscription.

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

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14684.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 30° 16.161′ N, 97° 44.528′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker is on Congress Avenue north of West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Offices Of The War Department And The Adjutant General (here, next to this marker); Stephen F. Austin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Openheimer-Montgomery Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Angelina Eberly Statue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norwood Tower (about 400 feet away); First Capitol in Austin (about 400 feet away); Texas and the Civil War State Military Board (about 400 feet away); Swedish Consulate and Swante Palm Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Also see . . .
1. Paramount Theatre. (Submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
2. Wikipedia. The Paramount Theatre (Submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

Paramount Theater and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, September 30, 2007

2. Paramount Theater and Marker

The marker is to the far right on the theatre in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.