Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Palace Theatre
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
1. Palace Theatre Marker
Palace Theatre, built in 1940, listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 32° 56.338′ N, 97° 4.711′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Texas Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Main St, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wallis Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grapevine's Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Prairie Windmill" (within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Torian Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Torian Log Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Emanuel Bushong Cabin (about 300 feet away); Benjamin Richard Wall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Grapevine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Palace Theatre. The New Palace Theater was built at a cost of $25,000. Described in the Grapevine Sun as a "structure would fit well in any large city," the theater's front facade was "white stucco with maroon tile extending for a height of seven feet along the front. Poster frames built into the tile and covered with glass. The attraction board as
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
2. Palace Theatre 2001 Reconstruction
-from Grapevine Sun, 1940
Kirby Buckner built the Palace Theatre in 1940 at a cost of $25,000. The Grapevine Opry acquired the old movie theatre in 1974 and used it for their country western shows. The site was threatened with closure in 1991, but the Grapevine Heritage Foundation stepped in and saved the building. The Palace Theatre hosts monthly movies and concerts. The Grapevine Opry is still a popular, regular show at the Palace Theatre.
-from Grapevine Texas Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
3. Palace Theatre
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
4. Palace Theatre and Marker
The marker is to the left of the doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 4. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
