Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Liberty Theatre
Historic Landmark
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
1. Liberty Theatre Marker
The Star Theatre occupied this site until 1919 and had been originally constructed as a part of the Archuleta Mercantile. After two fires, the Mercantile was reconstructed as the Metropolitan Hotel and the Star Theatre was resurrected as the Liberty Theatre. The Liberty Theatre has been in operation, and under the same name since 1919.
Erected 2002 by Pagosa Springs Historic Preservation Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 37° 16.044′ N, 107° 0.631′ W. Marker is in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, in Archuleta County. It is on Pagosa Street (U.S. 160) just south of North 4th Street (Hot Springs Boulevard), on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted on the left side of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 Pagosa Street, Pagosa Springs CO 81147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Colorado’s Continental Divide. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Metropolitan Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Goodman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hatcher Hardware (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pagosa Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pagosa Springs (approx. 5.9 miles away); Chimney Rock (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Old Spanish Trail (approx. 5.9 miles away).
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1. History of the Liberty Theatre.
Excerpt: The Historic Liberty Theatre is the descendent of one of Pagosa Springs' early motion picture theatres and has been in operation under the same name since 1919. The Liberty Theatre is the fourth oldest theatre in Colorado and is a historic landmark dedicated to being an integral part of Pagosa's nightly entertainment. The change from film to digital was an overwhelming expense that most small theaters in the US were unable(Submitted on February 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)to cover. Fortunately, Colorado Downtown Inc and its funders matched the money raised by each theater, knowing that an old theater brings vitality to a downtown. It has been a journey to find committed supporters that love film and wanted to see the theater continue in this community.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 20252. Liberty Theatre MarkerThe marker is mounted at eye level on the left side of the front entrance.
2. Liberty Theatre (Cinema Treasures).
Excerpt: The Star Theatre was opened in 1912. In 1919 it was renamed Liberty Theatre. It was renamed Mesa Theater around 1950 and retained this name until 1974, when it reverted back to the Liberty Theater name. In July of 1988 the Liberty Theatre was open and showing Willow. It was housed in one end of a large white brick building and had a plain white marquee with no neon. The marquee sheltered an entrance and had Liberty spelled out on each side in block letters.(Submitted on February 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
3. Liberty Theatre Marquee
Pagosa Street (US Highway 160) is being rebuilt in the left background.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
4. Liberty Theatre
Looking northwest across Pagosa Street (US Highway 160).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
