Pines Theater ~ Lufkin, Texas

The Pines Theater in Lufkin opened in 1925.  I don't know when it closed but it sat vacant for a number of years and was eventually severely damaged, supposedly being hit by a tractor/trailer rig delivering goods in the early morning hours to a neighboring business (evidently no one ever fessed up to the feat).  A sad state of disrepair led many to believe it would eventually deteriorate to the point that it would be required to be demolished, but in 2008 the City of Lufkin purchased it and dedicated a half million dollars (one-third of the anticipated cost) toward renovation back to its original state.  Today it is obviously being used as a conference center and vintage movies are currently being shown.  I have seen nighttime photos and it is really spectacular when the neon lights are turned on.  The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Even the ticket counter is all shiny, spiffy, and new.

I believe the movie posters to be original.  They all look a little worse for the wear and this one of The Seven Year Itch has evidence of water damage.