Frederick in Tillman County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Ramona Theatre

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

1. Ramona Theatre Marker

National Register of historic Places Nomination Form
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Inscription. Built 1929, Nat'L Register of Historic Buildings

Erected by Frederick Arts & Humanities Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 23.338′ N, 99° 1.091′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Oklahoma, in Tillman County. It is on South 9th Street north of W Dahlia Ave, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the front entrance to the theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 S 9th St, Frederick OK 73542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

in the Chickasaw Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tillman County Historical Museum (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The adventures of the Abernathy boys (about 800 feet away); Site of Beginning Trip of Abernathy Boys to New York City in 1910 (approx. 7.7 miles away); The Great Wolf Hunt (approx. 11.3 miles away).

More about this marker. The Ramona Theatre, built in 1929, is an excellent example of the Spanish Colonial Style that was popular in the Southwest and Florida during the 1920's. The ornamentation of the facade, and the interior of the theatre are typical of the details that were combined from the

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Mediterranean World to create a building reminiscent of a Spanish background. This style was popular from 1915-1940, with most of the buildings being built in the mid 1920's. The architect for the Ramona, George Kadane, maintained his office in the Theatre's second floor.

Also see . . . Ramona Theatre. Frederick Arts and Humanities Council website entry (Submitted on November 23, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Ramona Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

2. Ramona Theatre and Marker

The ticket booth of the Ramona Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

3. The ticket booth of the Ramona Theatre

The view of the Ramona Theatre from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

4. The view of the Ramona Theatre from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.