- Simon Theatre
The Simon Theatre is a
theater in Brenham,Texas . It was built by James Simon, designed byHouston architect Alfred C. Finn , and constructed in 1925. [http://www.saveoursimon.org/simonhistory.htm A Brief History of the Simon Theatre - Brenham, Texas ] ] [http://cinematreasures.org/theater/10367/ Cinema Treasures | Simon Theatre ] ] For many decades the Simon Theatre provided the community with a setting for theatrical performances,vaudeville acts,ballroom dance s, special events and movies.Recognition
The Simon Theatre is recognized by the The League of Historic American Theatres as a Texas Historic Theatre, [http://www.lhat.org/theatre_inventory/Texas.asp League of Historic American Theatres - Theatre Inventory ] ] and the Architecture Division of the
Texas Historical Commission has listed it as an Endangered Historic Property. [http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/tslac/20110/tsl-20110.html Texas Historical Commission, Architecture Division: An Inventory of Records at the Texas State Archives, 1981-1999 ] ] The Brenham Main Street Historical Preservation, an historical preservation project, is creating a downtown visitor center within the building.http://www.ci.brenham.tx.us/Main_Street_Simon_proj.pdf] The Simon Theatre is part of theBrenham Downtown Historic District , an historical landmark on theNational Register of Historic Places . [http://www.saveoursimon.org/simonfaq.htm simonfaq ] ]imon Center
The Simon Theatre is currently under renovations and will be renamed the Simon Center. "Save our Simon" is an organization dedicated to the preservation of the Simon Theatre. On September 28, 2007, the organization raised $1.2 million for the renovation of the Simon Theatre. [http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2007/09/28/news/news02.txt Supporters raise $1.2 million for ‘Save the Simon’] Brenham Banner Press] On February 22, 2007, the chairman of the
Texas Historical Commission , John Nau, stated that the Simon Center in downtown Brenham would restore a historic building and be, "a tremendous economic development investment for the community." The plans include refurbishing the 83-year-old theater and ballroom so that it may be used as a convention center and visitors center. [http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2008/02/23/news/news03.txt?= Historical Commission chairman lauds restoration project] Brenham Banner Press]References
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History of the Jews in Brenham, Texas
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