Mansfield in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Farr Best Theater

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, May 11, 2024

1. The Farr Best Theater Marker

Inscription. Opening October 10, 1917, the theater was operated successfully by the Farr family as Mansfield’s only movie theater until the death of Roy Farr in 1975. It was sold to Charlotte Martin, who renamed it “Old Bijou Theater.” In 1980, it was purchased by St. John Lutheran Church which met here until 1988. It was then sold to the Main Street Theatre, Inc., a local theater group, providing entertainment in the form of live theater and stage shows.

Erected 1996 by City of Mansfield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1917.

Location. 32° 33.837′ N, 97° 8.529′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 287) north of Broad Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 N Main Street, Mansfield TX 76063, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masonic Lodge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); C. A. Smith and Sons Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Board and Chorn Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Mansfeild Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Collier Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Ralph Man Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Man's Barn and Land (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Regarding The Farr Best Theater. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The City of Mansfield purchased the theater in 2017. It’s now a performing arts venue for concerts, comedy shows, theatrical productions, and other community events.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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