Though I’m unable to confirm it at this time, I believe this was originally a theatre. Since 1986, it has been home to the Gibson Lodge No. 257, F. & A. M.
Tag Archives: North Georgia Theatres & Auditoriums
Holly Theatre, 1948, Dahlonega
Like many of Georgia’s historic theatres, the Holly has been restored and still shows movies and serves as a popular performance space.
National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --LUMPKIN COUNTY GA--, Dahlonega GA
Opera House, 1910, Commerce
Commerce Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --JACKSON COUNTY GA--, Commerce GA
President Theatre, 1935, Manchester
Originally part of the Martin group, the President Theatre was designed by Atlanta architects McKendree Tucker and Albert Howell. It was named the President, of course, for FDR’s association with the area. After many years of serving Manchester, it closed in the 1980s. It’s being completely restored and is back in business.
Filed under --MERIWETHER COUNTY GA--, Manchester GA
Martin Theatre, Early 1950s, Thomson
Built by the Martin chain in the early 1950s, the interesting architecture of this theatre has been a central feature of downtown Thomson ever since. It became a twin theatre about 30 years ago and is open as a first-run venue today, known as the Thomson Twin Cinema. The blocks above the marquee once read MARTIN. This central part of the historic downtown, on Main Street (busy US Highway 78) is the most visually interesting to me.
Thomson Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --McDUFFIE COUNTY GA--, Thomson GA
Opera House, 1883, Washington
This was originally Washington’s Opera House and was also used as the Wsahington Loan & Banking Company. It’s now home to the Ruffin Flag Company. Thanks to Amber Brooke Jordan for the identification.
Washington Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --WILKES COUNTY GA--, Washington GA
Union Theatre, 1947, Union Point
The Union Theatre closed in the early 1960s and was abandoned for many years. From 1984 until 1997 it was a furniture store and from 1997-2007 it was a harness and saddlery shop. Community volunteers have led its revitalization for several years and though they still aren’t finished, it’s looking nice.
Union Point Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --GREENE COUNTY GA--, Union Point GA
Campus Theatre, 1935, Milledgeville
The Campus showed its last first-run film in 1983. Purchased by Georgia College in 2008, it has been restored and is now used for dramatic productions by the school. There is also a Barnes & Noble bookstore located inside the theatre.
Milledgeville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --BALDWIN COUNTY GA--, Milledgeville GA
West Theatre, 1941, Cedartown
I’ve seen many Georgia theatres in my travels and even had the opportunity to photograph some for the Fox Theatre Institute a couple of years ago, but this is one of the most unique and fascinating I’ve yet encountered. Designed by the architectural firm of Tucker & Howell, it was originally owned by the LAM Amusement Company. Over the years, it’s been painted in multi-colors and with a black and white theme, but owner Ken Browning told me that the current palette is closest to the original. It shows first-run movies and has recently been digitized. The allegorical reliefs (Drama & Music) flanking the entrance were designed by Georgia sculptor Julian Hoke Harris.
Cedartown Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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Filed under --POLK COUNTY GA--, Cedartown GA
Dandee Denson Shrine Auditorium, Summerville
Summerville Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under --CHATTOOGA COUNTY GA--, Summerville GA
