Capitol Theatre
1017 Washington Street,
Columbia,
SC
29201
1017 Washington Street,
Columbia,
SC
29201
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Previously operated by: Bijou Amusement Company
Previous Names: New Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Cine-Art Theatre
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This theatre was one of two Columbia-area theatres that exclusively served the African-American community.
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Lauren Grubb
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Began in the silent era as the New Lincoln Theatre / Lincoln Theatre serving African American audiences around 1919. Was the Capitol Theatre in the sound era.
This reopened as an adult theater called the Cine-Art on July 15th, 1970.
On August 4th the movie ”I am Curious (Yellow)” was seized by the police department. Article with a picture of the theatre in the photo section.