Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lantex Theater

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. Lantex Theater Marker

Inscription.

This theater opened on May 19, 1927, on the north side of Llano’s courthouse square. S. D. Rainier and George Shaw hired J. R. Blackmore as their builder. On opening night, a packed house, at 30 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, enjoyed Universal Pictures’ The Fourth Commandment. Along with the recreational entertainment of movies, the theater has hosted such activities as school concerts, the Llano Opry, WWII bond drives, public meetings and city celebrations. When a fire in 1951 destroyed all but the facade, owner Rex Wooten rebuilt the facility with modern amenities. Since its opening, this has been a thriving business and an important social gathering place.

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17913.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1927.

Location. 30° 45.024′ N, 98° 40.603′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Marker is on West Main Street (Ranch to Market Road 152), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 West Main Street, Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Acme Dry Goods Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Southern Hotel Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Llano Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Afghanistan and Iraq Wars on Terror (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Teich (about 300 feet away); Llano County Desert Storm Troops (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 5, 2022

2. Lantex Theater Marker

Lantex Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

3. Lantex Theater

Marker is located on the side wall to the right of the doors. It is not visible in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.