Lea Theater

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Lea Theater
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Location106 E. Central St., Lovington, New Mexico
Coordinates 32°56′59″N103°20′54″W / 32.94972°N 103.34833°W / 32.94972; -103.34833
Arealess than one acre
Built1948
Architectural style Art Deco
MPS Movie Theaters in New Mexico MPS
NRHP reference No. 06001251 [1]
NMSRCP No.1895 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 17, 2007
Designated NMSRCPAugust 11, 2006

The Lea Theater, an Art Deco theater in Lovington, New Mexico, was built in 1948. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. [1] Renovations to the historic theater began on January 27, 2020 with updates to the Lobby and Concession area.

It is a two-story building with a brick and ceramic tile facade and a triangular marquee overhanging the sidewalk. The theater is on the south side of Lea County's courthouse square. [3]

Its 50 by 100 feet (15 m × 30 m) auditorium interior seats 400. The interior includes murals painted in the 1990s by local artist Albert Perea which show Plains Indians and cowboys. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "New Mexico's Rich Cultural Heritage: Listed State and National Register Properties" (PDF). New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  3. 1 2 David Kammer (June 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Registration". National Park Service . Retrieved June 5, 2017. With two photos.