Imperial Theatre
1010-1012 Roanoke Avenue,
Roanoke Rapids,
NC
27870
1010-1012 Roanoke Avenue,
Roanoke Rapids,
NC
27870
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The Imperial Theatre opened in 1935 with a general seating capacity of 650, which also included a balcony area(at the time was reserved for people of color).
General Amusements owned and operated this theatre from 1935 to its closing in 1964.
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Raymond, I think the address for the Imperial was 1010-12 Roanoke Ave. and the building is still standing. Repurposed for retail.
Yes,the building is in great condition,overall.Next time I have time to waste,by getting off the super slab in RR,I’ll try to get inside.I wander far and wide trying to sell industrial supplies to the willing,so I see many places.I keep a sharp eye for theater structures.I spotted this one long before it was listed.
Sadly,I wonder if de-segragation had anything to do with this closing.Many small theaters closed around the South because of “issues” relating to that process.The theater owners did not think whites would sit on the same seats,