Waco / Hippodrome Theatre Open Photo #2

Inside capture of The Hippodrome Theatre, later renamed the Waco Theatre, that's located at 724 Austin Ave, in Waco Texas. Open
((Thank you to Stan for permission to shoot this stunningly beautiful theatre)).
+Originally a 2 story structure, with classical detailing, this Beautiful Theatre opened on February 7 1914.
**The theater was operated by Mr. H.P. Hulsey & known affectionately known by Wacoans as “Hulsey’s Hipp”.
As the era of vaudeville came to an end, the Hippodrome became a Paramount-Publix silent movie theater. As an affiliate of Paramount, the theater operated as the Hippodrome until a fire occurred in 1928 in the projection booth, which destroyed much of the front of the building.
After a renovation to the structure, the Theatre re-opened as the Waco Theatre in 1929. Three more renovations were taken between 1936 & 1971.
The Theatre closed in the mid to late '70's.
Then, in 1980, The Junior League, in need of a Performance Arts Theatre, took on the task of restoring the Theatre.
Between 1981 and 1986, community volunteers, the Junior League of Waco, and the Cooper Foundation contributed $2.4 million dollars and countless hours of dedication to undertake the restoration.
74 years after the Theatre originally opened, The Waco Theatre had a New Life! On February 28 1987, The Waco Theatre re-opened & is now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places!
The facility is operated by the Waco Performing Arts Alliance, a community-based non-profit organization which manages the facility for the benefit of the people of Waco and Central Texas. The Hippodrome is a Broadway touring presenter and also showcases nationally known children’s shows through its New Horizons Family Series. The theater is also available for use by the community for various rental venues as well.**
**Above information is Contributed by Jennifer Warren - Per: cinematreasures.org/theaters/1664 **
+Taken from the Historical Plaque that's on the Entrance Wall of the Theatre+
Photo Taken: August 11 2019
Photo Taken By: Randy A. Carlisle
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Taken on: August 11, 2019

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