Miami in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Coleman Theatre

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2015

1. Coleman Theatre Marker

Inscription.
The Coleman Theatre, built in 1929 as a vaudeville/movie theater palace, has hosted many legendary performers. Never closed, it holds the original Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ that has entertained generations. Programs and acts of all types are still performed regularly. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 52.586′ N, 94° 52.661′ W. Marker is in Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Route 66) and 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street (Route 66). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 North Main Street, Miami OK 74354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Quapaw Nation,

specifically in the Cherokee Nation,

and in Northeast

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Oklahoma — Green Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miami, Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Nick Calcagno (within shouting distance of this marker); Bill Hudson Hastings (within shouting distance of this marker); David Osborne (within shouting distance of this marker); Steve Owens (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Wayne "Tinker" Owens (within shouting distance of this marker); David Froman (within shouting distance of this marker); Steve & Cassie Gaines (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Coleman Theatre, Miami, Oklahoma (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . History of Miami, Oklahoma.

Coleman Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2015

2. Coleman Theatre and Marker

(Submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Coleman Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2015

3. Coleman Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.