Lea Theater
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| Location | 106 E. Central St., Lovington, New Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 32°56′59″N 103°20′54″W / 32.94972°N 103.34833°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1948 |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Movie Theaters in New Mexico MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001251[1] |
| NMSRCP No. | 1895[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 17, 2007 |
| Designated NMSRCP | August 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]
