Lenox Theatre

1128 James Brown Boulevard,
Augusta, GA 30901

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Previously operated by: Bijou Amusement Company

Architects: G. Lloyd Preacher

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Lenox Auditorium

The Lenox Theatre was one of four African-American Theatres in Augusta. It opened by July 1939 and was a beautiful theatre in its day with on-stage appearances by such notable entertainers as Earl “Fatha” Hines, Ethel Waters, Arthur Lee Simpkins and James Brown. The Lennox Theatre was still open in 1947. The theatre has since been demolished.

Contributed by Michael Deas

Recent comments (view all 20 comments)

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on September 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm

The Metro Spirit has on it’s weekly cover a picture of the Lenox Theatre,full size. Sept.8-14 2010.METRO SPIRIT.COM

Nunzienick
Nunzienick on September 9, 2010 at 10:33 pm

Mike, My scanner should be working soon so send me the photos and I’ll post them here.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on September 10, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Nick,I have pictures of Augusta’s Silent movie houses too.Have to go to my home page to read them if you allready haven’t.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on November 9, 2010 at 9:52 pm

There is a picture of the Lenox on p. 43 here (scroll down to see it): http://tinyurl.com/26mv9sb and a demolition picture further down on p. 51.

jeterga
jeterga on December 12, 2010 at 9:11 pm

BLACK SEGREGATION SIGN LENOX THEATER AUGUSTA GA

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Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Thanks Alonzo for putting the pictures on.A pity we couldn’t save it.It equaled anything on Broad Street.

Nick DiMaggio
Nick DiMaggio on June 21, 2011 at 6:44 am

Wow! This is a fantastic shot! I love the great b&w photo of the Lenox with the crowd standing in front. Thanks to whoever posted this classic shot!

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 15, 2012 at 8:23 am

YEs, Nick these are nice shots I couldn’t even locate,would like to get more info on the Black theatres,but hard to track alot of info..

jawjahboy
jawjahboy on April 17, 2024 at 9:08 am

Lenox had over 570 seats on the main floor and 300 in the balcony. Total seats = 870+

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