Martin Theater
435 N. Orange Avenue,
Eufaula,
AL
435 N. Orange Avenue,
Eufaula,
AL
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The Martin Theater’s interior has been completely gutted and, in this photo, the police tape in front just adds to the old movie house’s misery.
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Ross Melnick
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The address for the Martin Theatre is, 435 North Orange Avenue.
Your address for this cinema is wrong; it is located on Broad Street in downtown Eufaula, not on Orange Avenue.
I saw many films here while growing up in the area, and while it was never well-maintained after its glory days, at least it was operating. What a shame that residents in this area now have to drive 50 miles to see a movie in a cinema. I hope that someone, someday will see the potential of this place and restore it to a level of true neon grandeur.
An article from Eufaula On Line
Martin Theater may not sit vacant for too much longer
A non-profit group is being formed to revive the Martin Theatre and restore it to its former glory. It was once one of the largest theatres in Southeast Alabama, seating 1,129 people. That is considerably larger than the Eufaula City Auditorium, which only seats a few hundred.
Now the front shell is all that remains after a fire that took place several years ago. The group feels that with funding-which would come mostly through grants-the building could be renovated and used as a performing arts center. There is talk about using the building for the Eufaula Little Theater and Eufaula Concert Series.
Smith and Eufaula Mayor Jay Jaxon also mentioned the possibility of using the facility for first-run movies, thanks to digital projection equipment.
It would be a dream come true, to have a theatre in Eufaula that combines tradition and history with modern technology! This project is worth supporting. The city council has offered its support to the non-profit group, however not (yet) financial assistance.
Here is a great photo by Hugh White.
Thanks Hugh.
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According to Box Office Magazine, Martin Theatres opened the 1,159 seat Martin Theatre in 1950.