Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theater Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, September 30, 2007

1. Paramount Theater Marker

Inscription.

Originally called the “Majestic”, this theatre was erected in 1915 by businessman Ernest Nalle (1876-1950). Designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Eberson, Fugard, and Knapp, it was constructed under the direction of local architect George Endress. During the 1930s, the theatre was renamed the “Paramount” and was lavishly remodeled. Since its opening, the theatre has been a showcase for traveling vaudeville shows, dramatic and musical stage productions, and motion pictures.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14684.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 30° 16.161′ N, 97° 44.528′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on Congress Avenue north of West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Offices Of The War Department And The Adjutant General (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Paramount Theatre (a few steps from this

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marker); U.S. Army Msg Jessie Luna (a few steps from this marker); Stephen F. Austin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Tips Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johns-Hamilton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend-Thompson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson-Henricks Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Also see . . .
1. Paramount Theatre. (Submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
2. Wikipedia. The Paramount Theatre (Submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

Paramount Theater and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, September 30, 2007

2. Paramount Theater and Marker

The marker is to the far right on the theatre in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,420 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.