Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium
Photographed by Dave W, November 5, 2022
1. Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium Marker
Designed by the Page Brothers architectural firm of Austin, this auditorium was constructed for the City of Sweetwater in 1926-27. The building's Spanish Colonial Revival style is reflected in the use of arches, ornate balconies and elaborate detailing. The site of numerous cultural events, including performances by international celebrities, it played a vital role in the city's growth as a center of social, religious, political and civic activities.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5164.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 32° 28.362′ N, 100° 24.516′ W. Marker is in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. It is on Locust Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Locust St, Sweetwater TX 79556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ragland Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Sweetwater (about 500 feet away); S.D. Myres (about 500 feet away); Nolan County (about 800 feet away);
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Also see . . . Sweetwater Auditorium History. Explore the History link and find current events as well.
Sweetwaters historic Municipal Auditorium is a 750-seat performing arts center that was built in 1926-1927 at a time when railroads were the primary means of travel.(Submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, November 5, 2022
2. Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium and Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 17, 2025
3. Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 3. submitted on December 19, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
