Majestic Theatre and architect John Eberson

The Majestic Theatre in downtown San Antonio was designed by architect John Eberson and opened in 1929 as an ornate 'atmospheric' movie palace and vaudeville house. Eberson, a noted theatrical architect, used stylistic elements intended to evoke an outdoor courtyard beneath a starry sky, making the Majestic a documented example of his work. The theater remains an active performance venue and a preserved example of early 20th-century American theatre architecture.