Knox Theatre
311 Norwood Street,
Warrenton,
GA
30828
311 Norwood Street,
Warrenton,
GA
30828
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The Knox Theatre opened in 1936 and closed in 1997. The county of Warrenton purchased the vacant theatre in August of 2003 for $53,000. They plan to renovate the Art Deco style theatre and re-open it as a movie theatre. By early-2014 the exterior had been renovated and plans were underway to next renovate the interior.
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There was a “LEAVE IT TO BEAVER” episode on that same subject.
Just heard from a friend who lives in Warrenton,that work is now being done on the KNOX THEATRE.Wish someone up in that area could keep us updated.
“OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT OPENS” April 30 1976.“WANDA NEVADA” plays June 8 1979.
Just what Warrenton wants,“SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT” open 5-27-77,No driving to Augusta to see it.
Just spoke to a resident of Warrenton and I was told The Knox Theatre now has a brand new roof and facial on the front when the Whole downtown under went a makeover. Sadly,According to Tommy Thompson not a thing has been done inside and he said the small Town was indifferent to the Theatre and he doesn’t expect much to be done to the small brick theatre.At least they didn’t Bulldoze it like they did to the Wilkes Theatre in nearby Wshington,Georgia"and put up a parking lot".
How many old movie theatres do you see standing alone. I saw the Knox in it’s rundown state, so glad they restored the outside and I hope Warrenton realizes what a treasure they have and will complete the project on the inside. They won’t get another opportunity if they miss out here.
great update, been awhile since i was up there..
Is the Tommy Thompson in the Mike Rogers comment any relation to the old Martin and Thompson chain?
oh no. ZEBULONGRANDY….
NOt much of showing films,, here, I did find out the name of the lady projectionist that worked there for decades it was Mrs,, Abbott…since passed away, I have a picture of us together in the old booth there, just gotta find it..