Alva Theatre

Morganton, NC

200 N. Sterling Street

, Morganton, NC 28655 United States

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Status:	Closed
Screens:	Single Screen
Style:	Spanish Moorish

Function:	Photography Studio, Retail
Seats:	575
Chain:	Unknown

Architect:	Unknown
Firm:	Unknown

The Alva Theatre is remarkably intact and a wonderful example of Spanish architecture both inside and out. The marquee still hangs over the entrance and is being used to advertise the current retail tenant.

The auditorium has been adapted for a photography studio and store. The seats have been removed but the decorative ceiling and walls are in great shape. Even the small balcony remains. The sign outside says the Alva Theatre was open as a theatre from 1929 to 1951.

The theater is a great example of an adaptive reuse and is one of the best buildings in Morganton's quaint downtown.

Contributed by Mark Huffstetler

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Here is the website for the current occupant:
http://www.johnspayne.com/

posted by ken mc on Mar 23, 2007 at 7:29am

Here is a recent photo of the photography studio.

posted by Lost Memory on Feb 21, 2008 at 4:26pm

The Alva is still listed for some reason in 1955 with 575 seats.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 22, 2008 at 5:35pm

1984 Photo

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 7, 2009 at 9:41am

I plan to see this former theatre/photography studio on Friday.

posted by Patsy on Jan 19, 2010 at 7:02pm

Trip was canceled, but plans to see this former theatre are still on my winter docket.

posted by Patsy on Jan 25, 2010 at 6:55pm

On the 1984 photo it reads Morgantown and it should read Morganton.

posted by Patsy on Jan 25, 2010 at 6:56pm

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