Bibb Theatre

The Bibb Theatre is listed in the 1955 Film Daily with 850 seats. The address given is 451 Third Street.

The December 10, 1938, issue of Boxoffice said that a permit had been granted for the installation of a marquee at the Bibb Theatre.

In its October 15 issue, Boxoffice had reported on an unnamed theater nearing completion on 3rd Street in Macon. It was to have 800 seats. I think it must have been the Bibb. The article implied that the new theater was being built in an existing building, saying “…workmen have nearly completed removal of two upper floors to make room for the balcony.”

The November 25, 1963, issue of Boxoffice announced that the the Bibb Theatre was to undergo a $150,000 remodeling. Reconfiguration of the auditorium and seating would reduce the capacity of the house to 550 seats. The plans for the remodeling were drawn by the Atlanta architectural firm of Finch, Alexander, Barnes, Rothschild & Paschal.

Photo in Boxoffice magazine, September 30, 1950. Front of theatre during showing of Walt Disney’s Treasure Island.
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Not quite sure who owns the building. The Bibb was a fine theatre at one time in the 50’s and 60’s showing first run movies, think Dr. Zhivago, a small lobby/concession area with a sweeping staircase to the balcony. I remember in the late 50’s, local WBML disc jockey, Bob Saggese did Teen Time on Saturday morning with music, fun and of course a movie, great times.

Great photo, that was before I remember the Bibb, not sure when they renovated, did not realize what a drastic change it was, am still hopeful someone will restore it.