Moton Theatre
2101 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News,
VA
23607
2101 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News,
VA
23607
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The Moton Theatre was open in the early-1940’s and operated thru to 1969. The theatre was located on the corner of 21st Street and Jefferson Avenue. Seating was listed at 557.
Since the theatre closed as a motion picture venue it has been converted to a Community Center.
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The Moton Theatre catered to an African American Audience.
Anyone able to get photos, past and present, inside and out and more info?
DJA
Chief Bob Jensen
Manteno, Illinois
According to the Historical Marker placed, the Moton operated at a moving picture theater from 1941 – 1966. It was then converted into a Community Center.