San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Augus Theatre
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, May 8, 2010
1. Augus Theatre Marker
Inscription.
Augus Theatre. . Constructed in the 1920s by prominent citizen E.H. Blount, this building was originally divided for three businesses including a barber shop. The structure is best known for the Augus Theatre, operated by William M. Wade, which moved into the central portion in 1927; it was expanded in 1933 and occupied the western two-thirds until 1972. The Wade family continued to operate the theatre, a major social center of San Augustine, until the late 1960s. Russell Lee photographs taken in the 1930s assured the authenticity of a 1990s renovation. The structure continues to reflect a commercial building of the 1920s. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998
Constructed in the 1920s by prominent citizen E.H. Blount, this building was originally divided for three businesses including a barber shop. The structure is best known for the Augus Theatre, operated by William M. Wade, which moved into the central portion in 1927; it was expanded in 1933 and occupied the western two-thirds until 1972. The Wade family continued to operate the theatre, a major social center of San Augustine, until the late 1960s. Russell Lee photographs taken in the 1930s assured the authenticity of a 1990s renovation. The structure continues to reflect a commercial building of the 1920s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12176.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 31° 31.835′ N, 94° 6.604′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on East Columbia Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 E Columbia Street, San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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: The "Red Lander" Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Hollis Building (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
