The West End Theater was open as late as 1958 and was located on the SW corner of 13th and Tuscaloosa Ave. After closing the next door tenant, Spivey’s, expanded into the space. On the NW corner was Donna Jean’s Candy Store – the theater didn’t have a snack bar so you had to bring your own. To further complicate the situation, for popcorn you went to Alley’s Drug Store on the NE corner where an older lady had a popcorn machine.
The building formerly housing the theater burned several years ago.
The West End Theater was open as late as 1958 and was located on the SW corner of 13th and Tuscaloosa Ave. After closing the next door tenant, Spivey’s, expanded into the space. On the NW corner was Donna Jean’s Candy Store – the theater didn’t have a snack bar so you had to bring your own. To further complicate the situation, for popcorn you went to Alley’s Drug Store on the NE corner where an older lady had a popcorn machine.
The building formerly housing the theater burned several years ago.