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Also known as Hamasa Shrine Temple

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Temple Theatre

Meridian, MS

2320 Eighth Street

, Meridian, MS 39301 United States

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601.693.5353

Status:	Open
Screens:	Single Screen
Style:	Spanish Moorish

Function:	Concerts, Live Performances, Movies (Classic)
Seats:	1800
Chain:	Independent

Architect:	Emile Weil
Firm:	Unknown

1930s postcard view of the exterior of the Temple Theatre

Photo courtesy of the public domain

Built between 1923 and 1927, the Hamasa Shrine Temple opened on May 21, 1928, and was designed by the Saenger Amusements favored architect, Emile Weil.

Today, the Temple Theatre is used for screening classic movies, live stage shows, plays and concerts. It also continues to be used for Shrine activities. The auditorium contains the original Robert Morton pipe organ, and the building also contains a ballroom.

The Temple Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.

Contributed by Bryan Krefft

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Great photos & history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/temple/index.htm

posted by TC on Feb 25, 2005 at 1:29pm

Last week I attended a great organ concert at the Temple Theatre.
Mr. Dolton McAlpin played an hour long program on the 3m/8r Theatre pipe organ and did a marvelous job. The organ is maintained by Mr. Frank Evans and is in top shape.

posted by Howard Jackson on Aug 26, 2005 at 4:54pm

Here is a photo of the Temple Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 11, 2006 at 6:28am

The Temple Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Temple Theater ** (added 1979 - Building - #79003407)
2318 8th St., Meridian
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Unknown

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 4, 2007 at 8:33am

A Robert-Morton theater organ size 3/8 was installed in the Temple Theater in 1928.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 5, 2007 at 6:40pm

The Temple Theater is for sale. Here is a story about it.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:13am

This is an undated photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 17, 2008 at 5:34pm

1982 photo of the Temple/Royal Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c24%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=7&ProductID=29042

posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 15, 2009 at 10:03pm

Here are two other 1982 photos of the Temple:

Photo1

Photo2

posted by Lost Memory on May 1, 2009 at 5:29pm

This is a 2009 photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 20, 2009 at 7:39pm

Here is a recent article about the Temple and its current owner:
http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_018002345.html

posted by CWalczak on Jan 18, 2010 at 6:58am

During the 1940's thru the mid 1960's the Temple was operated by Paramount Theratres followed by ABC Mid-South Theatres.

posted by Chuck1231 on Feb 3, 2010 at 11:06pm

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