Capitol Cinema I & II

Erwin and Unicoi County, by Linda Davis March, says that the Capitol Theatre was opened on November 11, 1935. The house has been run by members of the Hendren family since opening. The Hendrens also operated an earlier theater called the Lyric, which was on South Main Street. When the Capitol opened, the Lyric became the “B” house in Erwin.

From the early 1960s a photo postcard view of the Capitol Theatre in Erwin.

Here is another photo of the Capitol Theater.

Please have Seth Gaines remove his comment about this theatre’s marquee. He obviously did not read your comment guidelines. I find it offensive and disrespectful to not only the theatre owners (whom I know and are wonderful people) but also to your website and its purpose. Thank you.