The Ritz Theatre was originally known as the Cozy Theater. It became the Ritz in 1921. The theatre closed in 1970. I don't know when the exterior was remodeled. The theatre was restored around 1992. It now offers live performances as the Ritz Community Theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Howard Theatre opened around 1925. In 1950, it moved across the street to this building which previously housed the Rita Theatre. The sign was moved as well. The Rita Theatre had been remodeled to its present look in 1935. The Howard Theatre has been closed since 2021. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Lyric Theatre opened as the Lyric Opera House in the 1910s. The interior was gutted decades ago and the building housed Terrell Office Products for many years. In 2015, the mural was painted on the facade and the sign was added. There was originally a much larger blade sign on the building. By 2022, the facade was repainted. The building is currently vacant. For more, see this website. [map]

The Iris Theatre opened in 1925 and closed in 2001. The marquee was removed but the blade sign remains. The front part of the building houses Books and Crannies. The back of the building is used for movies and special events. For more, see this website. [map]

The Gem Theatre opened in 1928. It was used for live performances in recent years. I believe it is closed now. For more, see this website. [map]