Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Campus Theatre
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023
1. Campus Theatre Marker
Inscription.
Campus Theatre. . The Campus Theatre was built in 1949 by Interstate Theatres and served as one of three cinemas owned by the company in Denton until its final use as a cinematic theater in 1985. Original manager J.P. Harrison was well- known for both his business acumen and his civic involvement. The Campus Theatre, designed by the Dallas Architectural Firm of Pettigrew-Worley and Co., was built in the Art Moderne style typical of post-world war two theaters and features geometric embellishments, such as a stepped parapet, a tapered vertical fin sign and a curvilinear canopy with geometric neon ornamentation.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2009
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The Campus Theatre was built in 1949 by
Interstate Theatres and served as one of three
cinemas owned by the company in Denton
until its final use as a cinematic theater in
1985. Original manager J.P. Harrison was well-
known for both his business acumen and his
civic involvement. The Campus Theatre,
designed by the Dallas Architectural Firm of
Pettigrew-Worley & Co., was built in the Art
Moderne style typical of post-WWII theaters
and features geometric embellishments, such
as a stepped parapet, a tapered vertical fin sign
and a curvilinear canopy with geometric
neon ornamentation.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2009
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15950.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 33° 12.879′ N, 97° 8.075′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hickory Street and North Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hickory Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 West Hickory Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
