Leesville in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dreamland Theatre
Circa 1915
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
1. Dreamland Theatre Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.
Location. 31° 8.625′ N, 93° 15.675′ W. Marker is in Leesville, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. It is on 3rd Street north of East Texas Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leesville LA 71446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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 Hound Bar (a few steps from this marker); The Leesville Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vernon Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Nichols-Howerton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchants & Farmers Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lyons Building (about 400 feet away); National Hotel (about 400 feet away); Great Louisiana Maneuvers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesville.
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Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010
2. Dreamland Theatre Marker
Marker is near the center of photo beneath the left end of the marquee. 'Celebrations' now occupies the theatre building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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