Mt. Vernon Theatre - Tallassee, AL
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N 32° 32.158 W 085° 53.670
16S E 603811 N 3600384
This small town movie theater known as the Mt Vernon Theater closed many years ago but is struggling to reopen as a performing arts and multi-purpose venue.
Waymark Code: WMHTQ3
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2013
Views: 3
Built in 1935, by the local Mt Vernon Mills Company, the theater included a side door to the balcony. Historically significant and embarrassing, many old theaters had "The Black Entrance," and/or a segregated balcony, which was usually serviced by a separate box office.
The architectural firm was Robert and Company architects of Atlanta, GA. The styling is most definitely Art Deco but simple and understated.
It was sometimes used for local and visiting live events including Hank Williams.
Owned by a non-profit organization since 2009, attempts are being made to raise funds to reopen as a performing arts and gathering place.
Year Theater Opened: 1935
Number of Screen(s): 1
Concessions Available: no
Web site: [Web Link]
Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
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