Pines Theater, Historical movie theater in downtown Lufkin, United States.
Pines Theater is a Moderne-style movie theater built in 1925 on First Street in downtown Lufkin, Texas. It was designed by architect Shirley Simons and/or W. P. Berry and has a balcony level. The City of Lufkin bought the building in 2007 and restored it between 2009 and 2012.
The building opened as a movie house in 1925 and screened silent films for its early audiences. Decades later it changed purposes several times before local efforts transformed it back into a cultural gathering place.
The City of Lufkin bought the Pines Theater in 2007 and restored it between 2009 and 2012, and it now serves again as a performance venue in downtown Lufkin. Its 1988 listing on the National Register of Historic Places reflects its Moderne design by Shirley Simons and/or W. P. Berry.
The Pines Theater stands at 113 South First Street in downtown Lufkin, a short walk from the courthouse square. The auditorium has 459 seats, and the balcony is reached by stairs, so allow extra time if you book there.
The building earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, and the city's purchase in 2007 led to major restoration work. This revitalization brought the theater back to active use as an entertainment venue.
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