Alva Theatre
200 N. Sterling Street,
Morganton,
NC
28655
200 N. Sterling Street,
Morganton,
NC
28655
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The Alva Theatre is remarkably intact and a wonderful example of Spanish architecture both inside and out. The marquee still hangs over the entrance and is being used to advertise the current retail tenant.
The auditorium has been adapted for a photography studio and store. The seats have been removed but the decorative ceiling and walls are in great shape. Even the small balcony remains. The sign outside says the Alva Theatre was open as a theatre from 1929 to 1951.
In 1955 it was renamed Davis Theatre.
The theater is a great example of an adaptive reuse and is one of the best buildings in Morganton’s quaint downtown.
Contributed by
Mark Huffstetler
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Here is the website for the current occupant:
http://www.johnspayne.com/
Here is a recent photo of the photography studio.
The Alva is still listed for some reason in 1955 with 575 seats.
1984 Photo
I plan to see this former theatre/photography studio on Friday.
Trip was canceled, but plans to see this former theatre are still on my winter docket.
On the 1984 photo it reads Morgantown and it should read Morganton.
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y93bp5y