Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
220 E. Thomas Street,
Hammond,
LA
70402
220 E. Thomas Street,
Hammond,
LA
70402
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Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
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Previously operated by: Gulf States Theatres
Functions: Performing Arts
Previous Names: Columbia Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
985.543.4366
Manager:
985.543.4366
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This 1928 movie palace located in downtown Hammond, originally seating almost 1,200, it was closed by Gulf States Theatres on September 26, 1974 with “The Education of Sonny Carson” & “Legend of Charlie”. It reopened in 1977 as a legitimate theater, but closed once again by the early-1980’s.
The theater was acquired by Southeastern Louisiana University after sitting vacant for over 15 years and had become at risk of demolition. The Columbia reopened in 2002 after a renovation and restoration project costing close to $5 million.
Today, the Columbia houses a 900-seat performing arts auditorium, a conference center, gallery, and office space.
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Bryan Krefft
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A 1986 photo of the Columbia Theater, empty and for sale or rent.
Gulf States appears to have closed the Columbia Theatre after the September 26, 1974 showing of “The Education of Sonny Carson” and “Legend of Charlie”