Historical MarkerMajestic Theatre
San Antonio · Bexar County · Dedicated 1991 · THC Atlas #5029005972
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
Majestic Theatre is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4264, -98.4905 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Military Headquarters (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Central Trust Company Building, Brady Building--Empire Theater, and Gunter Hotel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029005972. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
