Howard Theatre – Taylor TX

Address308 N. Main St., Taylor TX
Year Built~1924
StatusExtant
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NotesOriginally named the Rita until 1956, this theater opened on September 18, 1940. The 1920s building was originally home to stores including Boehlert’s shoe shop/repair and Model Cleaners. The original Howard Theatre, operating until around 1958, was located across the street at 305 N Main St. (now Taylor Sporting Goods).
Advertisement from the November 21, 1961 issue of the Taylor Daily Press