Rex Theatre
| Rex Theatre | |
 The Rex Theatre on Palafox | |
| Building Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | 18 N Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32501 |
| Current Owner | Tim Hogan |
| Construction Start Date | 1930 |
| Completion Date | 1937 |
| Cost | $95,000 (1984) $25,000 (1997) $425,000 (2004) |
| Renovations | 2001 |
| Style | Art Deco |
| Size | 40'x150' three stories 650 seats |
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The Rex Theatre (often called simply "the Rex") was opened in 1937 as a furniture store. It was later converted to a 650-seat movie theater.
After closing, the building was nearly demolished. It was sold to the City of Pensacola in 1984 for $95,000. Architects J.P. and Michelle MacNeil bought the theater in 1997 for $25,000, renovated it, and converted part of it to a 1,920 sq.ft. apartment.[1] It was sold again in 2004 for $425,000 to Tim Hogan, the current owner, who has stated an intention to reopen the Rex as a "high-tech, retro-themed" venue for movies and concerts.[2] However, further renovations are still needed to bring the building up to code, and as of 2007 the Rex has not reopened.
Per rumours on Rick Outzen's blog[3], the Rex may be reopened as a live music venue by the end of 2007.
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