I was a tenant for 9 years
The theater was Art Deco
Became Spanish language in late 60's
Closed in 1986
1200 seats, (I counted) with 200 more fold outs
The screen was at the front (as you walk in)and featured a huge speaker behind it , the RCA magic voice of the screen.
Actually opened in 1896 as a Vaudeville Theater
The first in New Orleans to show “Motion Pictures"
Housed Mistrot’s Antiques from 1987-1996
Partially destroyed by a flood in 1995
The only thing left original is the arch around the screen
Dorothy Lamor was discovered there (she worked at the Woolworth’s across the street)
I have some great photos of memorabilia
This theater is not a candidate for restoration.
I was a tenant for 9 years
The theater was Art Deco
Became Spanish language in late 60's
Closed in 1986
1200 seats, (I counted) with 200 more fold outs
The screen was at the front (as you walk in)and featured a huge speaker behind it , the RCA magic voice of the screen.
Actually opened in 1896 as a Vaudeville Theater
The first in New Orleans to show “Motion Pictures"
Housed Mistrot’s Antiques from 1987-1996
Partially destroyed by a flood in 1995
The only thing left original is the arch around the screen
Dorothy Lamor was discovered there (she worked at the Woolworth’s across the street)
I have some great photos of memorabilia
This theater is not a candidate for restoration.