Saenger Theatre
201 Forrest Street,
Hattiesburg,
MS
39401
201 Forrest Street,
Hattiesburg,
MS
39401
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The Saenger Theatre opened on November 21, 1929, designed by Emile Weil, and operated as a movie house until the mid-1970’s. It has been restored and today operates as a venue for live performances.
The original Robert Morton theatre organ is still in the building.
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This is a college town so glad to read that this MS Saenger Theatre has been restored and today operates as a venue ofr live performances (and movies?)though I wonder what the current status is due to Katrina?
This is supposed to be a photo of the Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg. You be the judge.
Looks fine to me, but then again suppose the color photo was taken pre-Katrina!
This is the website for the Saenger in Hattiesburg.
Interesting to read the history of the Saenger on their website!
I saw Disney’s “Song Of The South” at this old theater back in 1972. It was glorious on the big screen. I’m glad to see it’s fine after Katrina.
Remember all the fuss about “The Exorcist” in 1974?
http://tinyurl.com/yvbp6u
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Saenger Theatre (added 1979 – Building – #79001307)
Also known as Saenger Center
Forrest and Front Sts., Hattiesburg
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Weil,Emil
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
This is another 1982 photo.
Here is a 2009 photo.