118 West College Avenue
Coleman, Texas

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south side - 1916 map

Note the Air Dome movie theater, which was a fenced in outdoor screen with seats, used in the summer, when it was too hot for indoor movies.  The following article ran in a issue of the July 1916 Coleman Democrat-Voice newspaper:

HOWELL'S AIRDOME

B. C. Howell, always alert to provide comfort and convenience for his moving-picture patrons, has opened his airdome to the public.  The latest improved machine for airdome pictures has been provided for Howell's open air theater, which should prove a popular summer play house.



south side - 1923 map


"In 1929, John B. Howell, and his wife Sibyl, were residing at 118 West College Avenue.  He was part owner of the Howell Theatres."   (Coleman City Directory, 1929 - Hudspeth.)


Hugh Capps Studio Image owned by Ralph Terry                             

John B. Howell home being torn down in the 1950's.  The large brick structure behind home is the rear of the Howell (later Rancho) Theater.


Digital Image by Ralph Terry                                                                             

Previous location of the home of John B. Howell - In 2003, the drive-thru bank of the Coleman County State Bank.
South Concho Street to the left - West College Avenue to the right, looking northeast

 

 
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This page updated December 2, 2007
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