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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Sherman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Denton County War Memorial

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Denton County (about 400 feet away); Texas Normal College (about 400 feet away); Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (about 500 feet away); The City of Denton (about 500 feet away); John B. Denton (about 500 feet away); Denton County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Soldiers (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Campus Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023

2. Campus Theatre and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 55 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.