HISTORIC ANGORA THEATER SOCIETY INC

ROCKSPRINGS, TX

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Historic Angora Theater Society Inc is a cultural landmark located in the town of Rocksprings, Texas. The theater was built in 1922 and has since been a hub for live performances, movie screenings, and community events. The building is a classic example of early 20th-century architecture, with a simple facade and a marquee that adds to its charm.

Over the years, the theater has undergone several renovations and upgrades to modernize its facilities while maintaining its historic character. The interior of the theater has been restored to its original splendor, featuring ornate decorations, comfortable seating, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.

The Historic Angora Theater Society Inc is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the theater and promoting cultural events in the region. The organization hosts a wide range of activities, including movie screenings, live theater performances, concerts, and educational programs.

Today, the Historic Angora Theater Society Inc is a cherished landmark in Rocksprings and is a testament to the town's rich cultural heritage. Visitors to the theater can enjoy an authentic experience that blends the past and present, making it a unique destination for locals and tourists alike.

HISTORIC ANGORA THEATER SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROCKSPRINGS TX. US MID #8404800866

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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Edwards County (Rocksprings, Texas) Atop the Edwards Plateau, extending into the scenic Nueces Valley. Angora goat capital of the world. The economy is based on ranching. Wild game is abundant. Created in 1858 and organized 1883 from old Bexar district. Named for Haden Edwards (1813-1865), an early leader and colonizer in Texas. First county seat was Leakey; present boundaries were created, and county seat was moved on April 13, 1891, to Rocksprings. First courthouse and jail were built that year. After a fire in 1897, the present courthouse was erected; it withstood a destructive tornado that claimed 72 lives in the county in 1927. First officials to serve the county (1891-1893) as it is presently constituted were the following: James M. Hunter, County Judge; W. M. Sanford, County and District Clerk; Ira L. Wheat, Sheriff and Tax Collector; S.A. Hough, County Attorney; W.H. Cowan, County Treasurer County Commissioners: John Eaton, Precinct No. 1; C. H. Kirchner, Precinct No. 2; H. Schweithelm, Precinct No. 3; M. M. Bradford, Precinct No. 4 (1967)
Edwards County Courthouse (Rocksprings, Texas) Historic Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas. The courthouse was built in 1891 in a vaguely Romanesque Revival style. The courthouse and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmhpictures/50952029266/">adjacent 1895 jail</a> were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 (NRPHP No. 79002932 as the Edwards County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1973. The courthouse and jail were designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1983. A Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program project restored the interior and exterior in 2014.
Gilmer Hotel (Rocksprings, Texas) Historical marker for the 1916 Gilmer Hotel in Rocksprings, Texas. The plaque reads: "Built in 1916 by Jesse Walter Gilmer (1883-1961), the two-story Gilmer Hotel was originally wooden, with an upper gallery on the east and south sides. It was frequented by traveling salesmen as well as local ranchers and other visitors. The dining room was popular with townspeople, and the kitchen provided meals for prisoners in the Edwards County Jail. The hotel sheltered influenza patients during a World War I epidemic and, later, victims of a 1927 tornado. The Gilmer family sold the hotel in 1918. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986"
Old Edwards County Jail (Rocksprings, Texas) Historic 1895 Edwards County Jail in Rocksprings, Texas. The jail was constructed in 1895 with the same coursed limestone as the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmhpictures/50951992906/">adjacent 1891 courthouse</a>. The jail and courthouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 (NRPHP No. 79002932 as the Edwards County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1983.
Edwards County Courthouse (Rocksprings, Texas) Historical marker for the Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas. The plaque reads: "Late Victorian structure of rusticated limestone, quarried in Southwest Texas. Contractors were Davey and Schott, of Kerrville, 1891. Roof was damaged by 1927 storm that killed 70 people. It was afterward restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973"
Edwards County Courthouse (Rocksprings, Texas) Historic Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas. The courthouse was built in 1891 in a vaguely Romanesque Revival style. The courthouse and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmhpictures/50952029266/">adjacent 1895 jail</a> were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 (NRPHP No. 79002932 as the Edwards County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1973. The courthouse and jail were designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1983. A Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program project restored the interior and exterior in 2014.
Edwards County Courthouse (Rocksprings, Texas) Historic Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas. The courthouse was built in 1891 in a vaguely Romanesque Revival style. The courthouse and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmhpictures/50952029266/">adjacent 1895 jail</a> were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 (NRPHP No. 79002932 as the Edwards County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1973. The courthouse and jail were designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1983. A Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program project restored the interior and exterior in 2014.

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HISTORIC ANGORA THEATER SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 302
ROCKSPRINGS
TX
78880

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MID # 8404800866
Name HISTORIC ANGORA THEATER SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 451981415
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.016146, -100.209569
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 1066