Folly Theatre
501 Opelousas Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
501 Opelousas Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
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Interesting design – a long, narrow and low building – obviously all seating on one level – looks like it could have been a large ballroom originally – there are filled-in windows on the side.
Closed in 1961. Originally part of the Saenger Amusement Co. and later operated by United Theatres until its closing in 1961.
Here is a photo circa 2007:
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The Metropolitan Tabernacle Church is currently located in the former Folly Theater. This is a recent photo of the Church:
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The 1945 Film Daily Yearbook shows the Folly seating 1830.
Here is a late 40s view of Willow Street, with the vertical sign of the Poplar visible behind the trolley car.