Savannah Theatre
222 Bull Street,
Savannah,
GA
31401
222 Bull Street,
Savannah,
GA
31401
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what was the original seating capacity of this version of the theater. Facade implies if was a lot more than 350.
Cool looking movie theatre..Really like the ticket island.
thanks Guys.
This 1936 issue of Boxoffice has a history and photo.
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Was this one of Albert Weis' theatres?At one time in the seventies he had nearly the whole city,
Here are my pictures from December 2010.
I don'tr believe that the photo link on 9/15/05 is this Savannah Theatre. The Savannah was located on the corner and the photo posted that date was in the middle of the block.
Here is another photo fo the Savannah Theatre courtesy
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The September 11, 1948, issue of Boxoffice ran an article about the intention of Fred G. Weis to rebuild the Savannah Theatre. It said that Weis, son of impresario Albert A. Weis, had been operating the Savannah since 1920. This item also named Robert E. Collins and Carl E. Helfrich as the architects for the project.
Here is a December 1957 ad.
1981 close-up photo
1981 photo of the Savannah Theatre.
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A photo of the new Art Moderne entrance of the Savannah Theatre appeared in the November 21, 1951, issue of Boxoffice magazine. According to the caption, the rebuilt theater had been designed by Florida architect Robert E. Collins, with local architect Carl E. Helfrich associated.
Well, thank you from this Patsy! ;)
This is a tribute to Patsy………Cline. :)
Lost: Great marquee photo. I did go to Savannah in Feb. enroute to a wedding in FL. This theatre is an art deco survivor on the exterior though the interior has been updated.
Here is a 2008 view.
I will find myself in Savannah in the near future so will check out this historic theatre at 222 Bull Street and report back here!
This is a more recent photo.
Neat photo with a great looking marquee!
Here is a recent photo of the Savannah Theater.
Savannah has many wonderful old buildings. The Savannah Theatre is listed in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide. Charles Coburn was the Mgr. The seating capacity was 1,268. The proscenium opening was 32 feet wide X 27 feet high, and the stage was 38 feet deep. The house had electric illumination and there were 6 members of the house orchestra. Savannah’s 1897 population was 65,000. The Savannah Theatre is also listed in LHAT’s “Directory of Historic American Theatres” by John Fisk and Carlton Ward. (Greenwood Press, 1987). It says that the theatre opened in 1818 at Bull Street and Chippewa Square; the architect was William Jay. It was at one time known as the Atheneum. It was remodeled in 1895, and suffered fires in 1906, 1944 and 1948. The Guide points out that the Drayton Street wall is “most likely the only part of the building which remains from 1818”.
Here is an 1818 and a 1950 view of the Savannah Theater.
This is a recent night view of the Savannah Theater.
I just went on the Savannah Theatre site and clicked on audio for Jukebox Journey! The music is fantastic and this teenager-at-heart will be going to see these talented kids sooner than later! The show is full of action, excitement and the music we all danced to in the 60’s!
Thanks for the photo of the curved marquee. It’s somewhat rare to see marquees that are of this design. My former corner hometown theatre had one and it was seen from both ends of main street!