Information & Demographics
Downtown Beaumont, Texas
Located off Interstate 10 between Houston & Lake Charles.
Key locations include: Beaumont City Hall, Jack Brook Federal Courthouse, Jefferson County Courthouse, Crockett Street Entertainment District, Jason’s Deli Corporate Headquarters, Richard Design, Chamber of Commerce, Port of Beaumont, Exxon Mobil, and minutes away from Lamar University.
Over 10,000 people work downtown.
A 2008 traffic study by the City of Beaumont has over 27,000 cars visiting downtown per day.
Edison Plaza
This building now owned by Albanese Cormier Holdings has seen a re-birth. The spacious lobby now hosts a restaurant, bank branch, as well as a coffee lounge. The premiere office space in downtown with over 1,200 people working in the building daily.
The Event Centre
The beautiful banquet facility on the lake is sold out in advance year round.
Jefferson Theatre
Historic 1,400 seat theatre that showcases concerts, weddings, classic movie nights and many festivals
Julie Rogers Theatre
Historic 1,600 seat theatre that is home to the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Broadway shows, concerts, stage plays, and more.
Beaumont Civic Center
A 6,500 seat capacity center that host concerts, community and sporting events.
The Rotary Club Centennial Playground
This playground is accesible to all children, and is a wonderful way to attract younger folks to downtown Beaumont
Private Investment in downtown is exceptional. Cathedral Square on Trinity Street is one of downtown’s most important developments. Several restaurants are located within the same block of 26 newly constructed lofts. One of the buildings used for these lofts was a historic building. See “Living in Downtown” for more information about this area.
Port of Beaumont
A leading partner in downtown development. Recently, three railroad lines were relocated from riverfront park. The relocation will allow for riverfront (Neches River) expansion as well as more cargo space for the Port of Beaumont, one of the nation’s leading military ports.
The City of Beaumont continues to be an outstanding public sector advocate and investor in the revitalization of downtown Beaumont.
• Newly rebuilt brick sidewalks throughout all of downtown.
• $23 million improvements to Calder Avenue, one of the leading entryways into downtown Beaumont.
• $10 million development of the Event Centre
• $2.5 million expansion of the Tyrrell Historical Library
• Beautiful Mountain Skate Park
• Currently under development is the new Best Year’s Recreation Center
• Currently under development is the new Riverfront master plan
Visit:
Beaumont Events
City of Beaumont
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Beaumont Main Street
https://www.beaumontmainstreet.org/discover-downtown
Lamar University