Temple Theatre
2320 Eighth Street,
Meridian,
MS
39301
2320 Eighth Street,
Meridian,
MS
39301
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I lived in Meridian from 1960 – 1965. I’m sure I saw many movies at the Temple but I remember seeing “The Longest Day” there in ‘62. They had a huge poster affixed to the walkway in front of the theater promoting the film. I remember the theater as being very lush with thick carpets, upholstered folding seats, beautiful architecture and a balcony area. Back then you could punch several buttons on the self-serv fountain drink machine and get a “suicide drink,” multiple flavors mixed together. Fun times for a dime. Tickets I think were 35ยข. Glad to see it’s still open.
Here is a recent article about the Temple and its current owner:
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This is a 2009 photo.
Here are two other 1982 photos of the Temple:
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Photo2
This is an undated photo.
The Temple Theater is for sale. Here is a story about it.
A Robert-Morton theater organ size 3/8 was installed in the Temple Theater in 1928.
The Temple Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Temple Theater ** (added 1979 – Building – #79003407)
2318 8th St., Meridian
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Unknown
Here is a photo of the Temple Theater.
Last week I attended a great organ concert at the Temple Theatre.
Mr. Dolton McAlpin played an hour long program on the 3m/8r Theatre pipe organ and did a marvelous job. The organ is maintained by Mr. Frank Evans and is in top shape.
Great photos & history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/temple/index.htm