Lincoln Theatre
1215 U Street NW,
Washington,
DC
20009
1215 U Street NW,
Washington,
DC
20009
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I’m glad to see the old building still standing. Havn’t stepped inside since 1968.
Landmark Theater is renting out the theater and bringing back movies to the Lincoln with ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ starting Wednesday (Dec. 21)
Stunningly beautiful both inside and out! Photo from 2009 of the exterior:
Lincoln Theatre
Refer to the “mini debate” posted above in June 2005.
The debate is resolved. The linked photo is currently on display in the Smithsonian American History museum as part of the “Picturing the Promise” exhibition. The caption states that the patrons were indeed protesting the treatment of african americans in the movie Gone with the Wind.
This is another 2009 photo.
The snow on the ground must have been close to the time Obama called the DC Board of Ed whips for closing the schools. Being raised in NYC Obama was funny but right. In NYC schools would be open unless there was at least a foot or more of snow on the ground.
As to the picture the snow and the wet streets gives it a nice feel.
Another 2009 photo is here.
SOunds like a plan. Where do you live? Let me know if you do head out this way. Maybe we can find others on CT and have a live CT meet.
When I get some free time, that would be a nice drive to take in the warm weather. I could also check out Ben’s Chili Bowl while I’m there.
You should come down here and see some of these places for your self. The Lincoln restoration looks awesome from the outside. It looks like the past came to life when you see when you see this almost 90 year old gem sparkle.
This site has some photos.
Bens has been in the news recently when President Obama anf the DC Mayor had lunch there before inaugaration day. Bens also operates a stand at the Nationals Baseball park in DC
The Lincoln Theater can be seen in this 2009 photo.
As a free bonus, you can also see Ben’s Chili Bowl which is the former Minnehaha Theater.
Wow Lost imagine what life was like back then. I have been down this way a little over 6 years now and although there has been a big resurgence of the Shaw area there are a few rough spots. Even in my short time in this area I have seen beat up homes turn in to gems and new businesses taking shape. Now if and when the Howard gets it’s face lift that will be another boost to the neighborhood.
That is a sadly worded article.
Here is an excerpt from a Washington Post article dated 7/16/22:
COLORED THEATER REOPENS
Lincoln, Largest of Its Kind, to Be Managed by Prominent Men of Race
Crandall’s Lincoln theater, 1215 U Street Northwest, the largest playhouse in the United States for colored patrons, will be reopened tomorrow night under the management of a board of directors composed of prominent professional men of the colored race in Washington.
Another photo is here.
The ARENA STAGE will be using the LINCOLN for at least 4 of this year’s plays or musicals. Just advertised today 6/18/08.
Here is a nice recent photo of the Lincoln Theater.
This is the website for the Lincoln Theater.
A Moller theater organ opus 3259 size 2/9 was installed in the Lincoln Theater in 1922.
a read a news story from last year that the theatre was running into some risk that they might be able to remain open. I guess that was solved – it’s too bad that the only time I go to this theatre, it’s for the annual Reel Affirmations Film Festival in the Fall. Whoever the booker is, needs to find a way to get more diverse live acts/bands to perform there.
DON’T CRY for the LINCOLN. This theatre is alive and well, offering a limited number of stage shows including some big name Black stars. The neighborhood is seriously on the rebound, as block after block of formerly decaying townhouses have undergone big time renovation.
Here is another photo of the Lincoln Theater.
This is another photo of the Lincoln theater.