A neon sign that once illuminated the front of the Texas Theater in the early 1940s is being restored and returned to downtown Sherman. The historic fixture spent the last 15 years on display at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin before being brought back to Grayson County.
The original theater was a popular destination for North Texas residents during its operation. Ronald Green, who recalls visiting the venue with his family, discovered the sign years ago while touring a museum near the Texas Capitol in Austin. He noted that the display included a plaque identifying its origin as Sherman.
Steve Burns, a local worker, expressed support for the project, stating it would be beneficial to reintroduce this piece of regional history to the community.
The restored sign will be installed at the intersection of Crockett and Houston streets, located two blocks from the theater’s original site. The installation plan includes new benches and walkways designed for residents and visitors to view the display and take photographs.
Sarah McRae, Sherman’s Tourism and Main Street Director, described the project as an opportunity to highlight local heritage tourism. She noted that the setup will feature a dedicated stand and plaque to help explain the city’s early history to newcomers.
