Libreria Hispano America," which was another venue to congregate Mexican People in Houston. It flourished over the Hidalgo Theater which operated a few blocks away for a short time. Azteca Theater was recognized as one of the most important theater for the Mexican community in the Bayou City The Theater used to appear frequently in the pages of La Gaceta Mexicana, a free magazine in Spanish. They advertised upcoming shows, but also sought the unity among the Mexican and Latino Community with add that read "Protect Azteca theater, because with it, you are protecting Mexican cinematographic industry and that way, you help your paisanos and your country." Decline As the 1950s started, a new era for the Mexican colonia also arrived. The Latino community started moving to the suburbs in Linndale and Denver Harvor; to the north side of town. People followed the wave of boundary expansion and Mexican American business started losing their customers. The theater started losing its audience by mid-1950. What once was the Mexican district in Congress Avenue, ceased to exist. The Azteca Theater closed its doors in 1957. The theater changed its name, but the former clientele preferred to attend the English theaters by then. Years later, the Theater was demolished, and converted in a parking lot. Shows Azteca Theater presented plays as well as movies, both in Spanish Language. They always brought to Houston the most famous shows in entertainment, according to Mexican press. The shows ranged from comedy to drama, starring stars like María Félix, Pedro Armendáriz, Angelica Mendez and comedians like Cantinflas and Tin Tan. Many times the companies featured at the theater were companies that traveled from Mexico. The Azteca Theater also served as a venue for performers to debut to the public, one of them was Cuadro Mexico Tipico as it was advertised in La Gaceta Mexicana. Other performances featured in the theater were Los Hermanos Areu who were popular among their audiences. Among the plays showcased were Sor Teresa de Jesus a drama, The Count of Monte Cristo directed by the actor Manuel Cortera, Les Misérables written by Victor Hugo. Some of the musical presentations included the famous duo Ponce y Prado. Azteca Theater also offered dance presentations like Copania Nacional Cubana directed by Rafael de Arango and Cuadro Mexico Tipico. References 1927 establishments in Texas 1955 disestablishments in Texas Mexican-American culture in Houston Mexican-American organizations Theatres in Houston