Details for Majestic Theatre
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5029005972
Data
| Marker Number | 5972 |
| Atlas Number | 5029005972 |
| Marker Title | Majestic Theatre |
| Index Entry | Majestic Theatre |
| Address | 212 E. Houston Street |
| City | San Antonio |
| County | Bexar |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 549410 |
| UTM Northing | 3255332 |
| Subject Codes | buildings; opera houses and theatre; design and construction; Spanish Colonial Revival (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year | 1991 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 212 E. Houston St., San Antonio |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Constructed in 1928 at a cost of $3,000,000, this structure was designed by John Ebersonf or Karl Hoblitzelle, owner of the interstate theatre chain. Chiefly Spanish Colonial Revival in design, its Eclectic features include paired columns supporting a full-width canopy; an elaborate Marquee; and ornate place courtyard interior. The majestic is an outstanding example of the few remaining atmospheric theatres designed by Eberson in the 1920s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1991. |