Coliseum Theatre
404 Taylor Street,
Corinth,
MS
38834
404 Taylor Street,
Corinth,
MS
38834
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The Coliseum Theatre opened in 1924, it is the largest theatre building in North Mississippi. It opened as a combination vaudeville and movie venue. The Coliseum continued as a movie theatre into the mid 1970’s. It was later restored by the city of Corinth to its original glamour.
The Coliseum Theatre has an elaborate interior with plaster molding and motifs on the walls accent marble wainscoting. The auditorium has a large stained glass fixture that provides incandescent lighting.
The exterior is in Colonial Revival style with a fully restored marquee and vertical sign.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Coliseum Theatre (added 1980 – Building – #80002199)
404 Taylor St., Corinth
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Liddon,Benjamin Franklin
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use
This is what the Coliseum Theater looks like.
1983 photo of the Coliseum Theatre.
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