Jefferson Theatre
Jefferson Theater | |
The theater in 2024 | |
| Location | 345 Fannin St., Beaumont, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 30°4′54″N 94°5′52″W / 30.08167°N 94.09778°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Emile Weil, Inc. |
| Website | Jefferson Theatre |
| Part of | Beaumont Commercial District (ID78002959) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002962 |
| RTHL No. | 10537 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 30, 1978 |
| Designated CP | April 14, 1978 |
| Designated RTHL | 1978 |
The Jefferson Theatre is a historic performing arts theatre located on Fannin Street in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Designed by Emile Weil and built in 1927, it is an example of Old Spanish architecture and seats over 1400. The theatre was built by Jefferson Amusement Company, which was owned by Saenger Amusements. The theatre is featured on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The theatre recently underwent a comprehensive multimillion-dollar renovation. It is also one of the few theatres in the country containing its original Morton organ, produced by the Robert Morton Organ Company.