It looks like this is an outdoor venue now, probably just a stage and backdrop. According to this site classic movies are shown in the summertime: http://tinyurl.com/4d89p6
Here is a related site. The translation “Enough of Saudade” for one of the current films includes the Portuguese word because it cannot be translated into English. It means a vague, wistful longing, more or less. http://tinyurl.com/62hf5k
This article states that Floy Stewart owned the Carolyn Theater building in 1988, and had planned to demolish it at that time in favor of a parking lot. http://tinyurl.com/58gxjh
I would like to have seen this theater when it was still standing. It’s a pity that more effort is not made to reuse the buildings instead of demolishing them.
This 2001 article discusses the theater as a performing arts venue:
http://tinyurl.com/3l3m3d
I saw an ad for a comedy show at this theater on a local channel the other day. Good to see the theater alive and well, and in use.
Not to be repetitive, but the currrent function is the same as above.
Style should be art deco.
Here is a 2004 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/3frnvu
It looks like this is an outdoor venue now, probably just a stage and backdrop. According to this site classic movies are shown in the summertime:
http://tinyurl.com/4d89p6
Here is some additional information:
http://tinyurl.com/47qmoe
The Gard Theater is also being used for live performances, per this site:
http://tinyurl.com/3p4mnk
Some locals weigh in:
http://tinyurl.com/4y9577
Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/4tv8wp
There is a photo on this site:
http://tinyurl.com/52ypww
The Cinemark Plaza opened in August 2004, according to this article.
http://tinyurl.com/6a66od
Here is a related site. “Area of Movies” is the translator’s best shot, I suppose.
http://tinyurl.com/55tn9q
Here is a related site. The translation “Enough of Saudade” for one of the current films includes the Portuguese word because it cannot be translated into English. It means a vague, wistful longing, more or less.
http://tinyurl.com/62hf5k
Estacao is the chain that operates this and many other theaters in Brazil.
http://tinyurl.com/59wxul
This site seems to be more informative than the Cinemark site I posted earlier.
http://tinyurl.com/569wfu
This article states that Floy Stewart owned the Carolyn Theater building in 1988, and had planned to demolish it at that time in favor of a parking lot.
http://tinyurl.com/58gxjh
It looks like the chain for this theater is a Spanish company called Cinebox. I’m not familiar with that chain.
http://tinyurl.com/6x99ho
Could be. Maybe Brazil is a chain of agencies in Alabama. Address is unknown at this point.
Got nothing better to do. Slow day at the office.
Here is the listing from the realtor:
http://tinyurl.com/68b37u
I would like to have seen this theater when it was still standing. It’s a pity that more effort is not made to reuse the buildings instead of demolishing them.
Thanks for the photo. The Brazil Insurance Agency is located at 712 18th Street North, so presumably the former theater is also on 18th Street.
I have to go out there tomorrow, but since the theater is now a parking lot, no need for any photos. Too bad.
Here is the UCI site. Tacaruna is the shopping mall wherein the theater is located.
http://tinyurl.com/5jjz9r