Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Majestic Theatre

Photographed by R. C.

1. Majestic Theatre Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1928, at a cost of $3,000,000 this structure was designed by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle, owner of the interstate theatre chain. Chiefly Spanish Colonial Revival in design, its eclectic features include paired columns supporting a full-width canopy; an elaborate marquee; and ornate palace courtyard interior. The Majestic is an outstanding example of the few remaining atmospheric theatres designed by Eberson in the 1920s.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5972.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 29° 25.584′ N, 98° 29.436′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It is on East Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 East Houston Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Historic Houston Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Military Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hertzberg Clock (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Old St. Mary's College (within shouting distance of this marker); South Texas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Historic Houston Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old St. Mary's (about 300 feet away); Saint Mary's Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Majestic Theatre stage panoramic image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Heinich, February 27, 2015

2. Majestic Theatre stage panoramic

Majestic Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

3. Majestic Theatre

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

4. Majestic Theatre

Looking west along Houston Street

Majestic Theatre Ticket Booth image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

5. Majestic Theatre Ticket Booth

National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

6. National Historic Landmark

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024

7. Majestic Theatre Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024

8. Majestic Theatre Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024

9. Majestic Theatre Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,725 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2. submitted on March 10, 2015, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on November 6, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 6. submitted on November 6, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.