Pines Theater facts for kids
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 Pines Theatre
Location in Texas
Pines Theatre
Location in the United States
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| Location | 113 First St., South, Lufkin, Texas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architect | W.P. Berry |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| MPS | Angelina County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002767 |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1988 |
The Pines Theater is a special old movie theater in Lufkin, Texas. It was built a long time ago, in 1925. This theater was designed by architects Shirley Simons and W. P. Berry. They used a cool style called Moderne architecture.
The Story of Pines Theater
A Historic Place
The Pines Theater is very important because of its history. In 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list means the theater is a special landmark.
Bringing it Back to Life
In 2007, the City of Lufkin bought the Pines Theater. They wanted to make sure this historic building was saved. From 2009 to 2012, the city worked hard to restore the theater. They fixed it up to look like it did when it was new. Now, the Pines Theater can be enjoyed by everyone in Lufkin.
