Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Paramount Theatre

By Keith L, July 22, 2008

1. The Paramount Theatre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Paramount Theatre is listed on
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.

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 4 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Baudler (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hormel (approx. one mile away); Everyone's Country Estate (approx. 7.1 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The Paramount Theatre. "The Paramount

The Paramount Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Keith L, July 22, 2008

2. The Paramount Theatre and Marker

National Register of Historic Places #86002906.

was built as an atmospheric theatre – which means that when you enter you are transported to a different time and place." (Submitted on March 7, 2009.)

2. Paramount Theater. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on March 7, 2009.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.