Some history behind Freeport Theater in Freeport, Texas explored and explained in hindsight.

This news article will explain some history behind the historic theater venue called Freeport Theater in Freeport, Texas. Only so much is known about Freeport Theater.

Freeport Theater was opened and established as Freeport Little Theater in 1927 by proprietor M. N. Bussey of Freeport, Texas. Freeport Theater was the only theater in the city of Freeport at one point in time. Freeport residents normally went to Lake Jackson to watch movies, musicals, and plays. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/11873601/)

Freeport Theater was located in a warehouse close to northeast bunk of the Brazos River harbor. This warehouse, still partly existent, had likewise been abandoned prior to becoming a theater venue. Freeport Theater was the only theater in the city of Freeport during the 1930s. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10660554/)

Many plays, musicals, and films were shown at Freeport Theater throughout the early 20th century mid-20th century. Freeport Theater was the only theater in the Brazosport area and Freeport area at the time. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10424948/)

Durwood Furniture had been occupying the warehouse building which formally housed Freeport Theater in 1950. The warehouse would be home to the Texas Division of The Dow Chemical Company. However that never happened. Instead Durwood Furniture continued operating as a furniture and retained the property. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10660554/)

Freeport Theater was located on Second Avenue, Freeport, Texas, US.