Alabama Theatre
1817 Third Avenue North,
Birmingham,
AL
35203
1817 Third Avenue North,
Birmingham,
AL
35203
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The Birmingham Rewound link has changed, this should work for now.
Lots of info and photos on the Alabama and other Bham theatres. Seems like the Melba was demolished.
http://www.birminghamrewound.com/features/bham_theaters.htm
I was watching GAC 12/11/10…The Gaithers had a show that was taped in 2000….What a theatre!
Cecil Whitmire, a former organist at this theater and the man credited with leading the efforts to get it restored, passed away recently; story here: View link
Very Nice.
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2009 photos of the Alabama Theatre.
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And what is the source for that sketch?
No, thst’s the architectural firm, Graven & Mayger.
Here is an architectural sketch:
http://tinyurl.com/lkmqnd
On July 18th, accompanied by two assistants, I had the opportunity extensively photograph the Alabama and Lyric Theater (across the street). The photos were taken to compare and contrast the condition of the two theaters and includes a number of wide angle, long exposure images that bring out the detail and vivid color on the inside of both grand old theaters. I’ll post links here to the site the images will be uploaded to. Over 400 photos were taken between the two sites, including backstage, below the stage, storage and mechanical areas, balconies and more. It’s taking a bit to sort out.
This is a July 2009 photo.
Another 2009 photo is here.
Here is a May 1960 news item about the original marquee being replaced that year.
Wasn’t this theatre part of the Civil Rights Movement since the Alabama at the time was segregated at the time Birmingham was catching hell during the 1950’s and early 1960’s.
Indeed I too enjoy viewing these marvelous photographs. Your contributions are very much appreciated Lost Memory. Do not be discouraged by the verbal assault of one disgruntled person. When an individual resorts to name calling that person has already admitted defeat.
Yes ERD, the Alabama Theatre is a beautiful theatre. If you have the opportunity to attend the Alabama Theatre please do so. You will not be disappointed.
George
What a stunning theatre! I am so glad it was restored and will be seen by many generations to come.
Lost Memory, I really appreciate all the wonderful photos you post. Thank you!
Oh, really? It looks to me like “Dystopos” posted it, and that “Lo Mem” just poached it from their scrapbook. Or is “Dystopos” another pseudonym being used by the amnesiac phantom? WMWL!
This is the best exterior photo Chuck. Partly because I posted it. LOL
Here are two 1980 photos:
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Open House FREE!
Start Date: 6/7/2009 2:00:00 PM
Details
Tours will include the new Hill Arts Center Banquet Hall, the new Hill Center Meeting Room still under construction and tours of the Alabama and Lyric Theatres. Walk on the Lyric stage and walk back in history where the greats of Vaudeville walked.
You will hear music from the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ all afternoon played by members of the theatre organ staff. Our organ crew chief Larry Donaldson will be on hand to answer questions and let you peek into the secret organ chambers to see how it all works. Our Technical Director Jeff Kizziah will be in the projection booth to let you see how the picture gets on the screen. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the theatre to answer questions.
Refreshments will be in the Alabama Theatre and Hill Center. Holly Burrow of the Hill Center will be available to answer questions and provide literature about the new center.
** From the Alabama Theatre Calendar (5/19/09)
What might be the best in one persons eyes might be different in another persons, why not share any photos that are out there so all can see and decide.
The best views of the Alabama are at its official website, which includes this one of the auditorium:
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Vintage Photo of the Alabama.
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Another Vintage Photo of the Alabama.
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This is a close-up view of the Alabama.