Center Theatre
157 West Main Avenue,
Gastonia,
NC
28052
157 West Main Avenue,
Gastonia,
NC
28052
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The Center Theatre was still standing in downtown Gastonia but has been closed for years and is in very bad shape. The marquee hung over the entrance but peeking into the front doors the lobby and auditorium look like they’re probably too far gone to be saved.
It was known as the Temple Theatre during the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s but changed to the Center Theatre in the 1960’s. During the 1920’s it was called the Ideal Theatre.
It was demolished in 2009.
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Mark Huffstetler
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According to Bowers' “Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments” page 551, the “Ideal” theatre was equipped with a Reproduco organ made by the Operators Piano Co.
Anyone have any current photos of this building? Ownership status, etc.?
The local media reported that the Center will be demolished begining in January ‘09.
1984 photo of the Center Theatre. Funtion: Community Arts Center
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Here is another 1984 photo.
The Center has been demolished as planned in 2009.