Homestead in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Seminole Theater

City of Homestead Historic Landmark

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson

1. The Seminole Theater Marker

Inscription. The Seminole Theater has been designated a City of Homestead Historic Landmark

This building, originally constructed in 1921, was subsequently restored in 1940 with an Art Deco facade following a devastating fire. The theatre was mainly used as a movie house until it closed its doors following a near total loss as a result of Hurricane Andrew. Subsequent expansion includes addition of a north wing and a south building.

Erected 1995 by City of Homestead Historic Preservation Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 25° 28.213′ N, 80° 28.649′ W. Marker is in Homestead, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. Marker is at the intersection of North Krome Avenue (State Road 997) and West Mowry Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Krome Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 N Krome Ave, Homestead FL 33030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Landmark Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hotel Redland

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(about 500 feet away); Redland District (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. James Archer Smith House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lindeman-Johnson House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson

2. The Seminole Theater Marker

The Seminole Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, circa May 11, 2015

3. The Seminole Theater

Interior space to be renovated image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, circa May 11, 2015

4. Interior space to be renovated

American flag on Seminole Theater at kick-off image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dennis Ross, May 11, 2015

5. American flag on Seminole Theater at kick-off

Kick-off invitation image. Click for full size.

6. Kick-off invitation

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 15, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.