The Paramount theater in Abilene is one of those hard to find cultural gems. I grew up hearing my dad tell stories of going to the paramount as a teenager. During my college days at Hardin-Simmons I too enjoyed movies at the Paramount. On weekends the Paramount shows classic movies. It is open most afternoons to the public but was closed for the Christmas holidays so, I could not get any interior shots.
The Paramount is a movie palace built in the 1930’s and was restored in the mid 1980s. The ceiling inside the theater looks like clouds complete with twinkling star lights. You can seen an video tour of the at the Paramount’s website.
The Dee Zone 
I’ve always loved old theatre’s, fantastic shot. Thanks for sharing your world.
Cheers!
Regina In Pictures
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Could have been a fun spot to catch a matinee … or maybe it still is. (If only there were any good movies!?!?!)
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I always like to go to old theatres when possible. The architecture is so much more interesting than the newer ones. Accoustics are often better, too.
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Dee: I’m pretty sure we had the same theater in New Castle, PA where I grew up back in the 50’s. It looked a lot like what you have shown. What a neat post which meant a lot to me.
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Guy & Janie: Me gtoo.
Robert: It only has movies on the weekends. Yes there are still good movies. MOst of the movies are older but they are showing the Dark Knight.
Fishing Guy: Cool Ty
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WOW, great great photos and post.
Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us.
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I’m glad you didn’t resist the B&W shot. It’s PERfect for that treatment!
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There’s a very similar theatre to this in Canadian, TX!! LOved your B&W piccie.
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Great place to visit. I would like to go there. I like old movies.
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the black and white shot seem to transport us back in time. great shots.
let me share my white water rafting adventure to you here
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