Commodore Theatre
421 High Street,
Portsmouth,
VA
23704
421 High Street,
Portsmouth,
VA
23704
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From the 1950s a photo postcard view of the Commodore Theatre along with the Colony which is directly across the street.
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Another photo of the Commodore Theatre courtesy Miklos.
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Another 2007 photo of the Commodore Theatre.
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I enjoyed lunch and a movie at the Commodore over the weekend and urge everyone in, around or passing through the VA area to take the time to enjoy this unique theater!
The food was out of this world, quite reasonably priced and served quickly. The seating was delightful (main auditorium is table and comfy chairs – balcony is for popcorn and soda) and the theater is in great shape. An Art Deco delight! This is a single screen theater that is making a go of it by blending it’s historic decor with a very modern concept. They get my HIGHEST marks!!
Here is a nice recent photo of the Commodore.
Here is the National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Commodore and this photo goes with the form.
This is a 2009 shot for marquee aficionados.
Opened November 14, 1945. The theater was named for Commodore James Barron, veteran of the War of 1812. He is buried in the churchyard next to the theater. Source.
Another large view of the marquee from 2008 can be seen here.
A large view of the Commodore marquee can be seen here.
Here is a more recent photo of the Commodore Theater.
This is a recent photo of the Commodore Theater and here is a close-up view.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997
Commodore Theatre (added 1997 – Building – #97000203)
Also known as VDHR File No.124-0101
421 High St., Portsmouth (Independent City)
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Zink,John J.
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
My image of the COMMODORE www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/286343919
Here is a 1967 photo:
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Here is a 1958 photo. The theater was showing an Elvis movie:
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This is an interior view of the Commodore Theater in Portsmouth. Click on the photo to expand it.
Here is another photo of the Commodore.
Couple photos of the Commodore Theatre including the box office.
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This is another photo of the Commodore Theater in Portsmouth.
I used to take the bus downtown with my brother to see movies.Back then, there were three theatres – the State, the Colony, and of course, the Commodore (by far the best).Years later, I re-visited the Commodore with my kids.The memories of the place came flooding back.I’d forgotton how beautiful it was.It’s the only place around to really experience a movie.Excellent!
Vince, we could tell what you meant!
Terribly sorry, in the post above it should read that the staff takes great pains to see that the food sevice does not interfere with the enjoyment of the show (with deepest apologies to the fine folks at The Commodore).
The owner of the Commodore is a dedicated showman, and the management is first-rate…This place is the gem of Portsmouth. You place your order from telephones at tables in the auditorium, and the wait staff takes such great pains that the food service does interfere with the enjoyment of the show. Exceptional film presentation on a beautiful huge screen. Kudos!