Baker Grand Theatre
115 S. Pearl Street,
Natchez,
MS
39120
115 S. Pearl Street,
Natchez,
MS
39120
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Previously operated by: Gulf States Theatres, Paramount Pictures Inc., Saenger Amusement Company
Previous Names: Opera House, Baker Theatre
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I couldn’t find the exact opening date but the Baker Theatre was open by 1920. At that time it was operated by Saenger Theatres followed by a partnership of Publix & Saenger. Paramount operated the theatre thru 1961 and then Gulf States operated it until its closing. Seating was listed at 1,100.
The theatre changed names to the Baker Grand Theatre. I did find that it was built by the Baker family.
The Baker Grand Theatre closed in 1969 and housed the Michael Baker Corp. and Natchez Veterans Services Offices. It has since been demolished.
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Chuck
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This picture is of the Eola Hotel, located a couple of blocks from where the Baker Grand once proudly stood. The theatre was build in 1902-03 as an opera house and converted to a movie theatre later. Sadly, it was torn down in 1972 or 73. A horrible building stands on the spot now. Maybe the site was cursed by the destruction of the theatre because nothing on that spot has been a success. Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss. Wayne
If you link to the postcard of the Baker Grand Theatre, click on “previous” to see another postcard of the same building, but called OPERA HOUSE.
Needs to be listed as demolished.
The Baker Grand was equipped, as all Saenger Theatres, with a Robert Morton Theatre Organ, 2 manuals, 5 ranks. The organ has been rescued by Natchez resident Burnley Cook, has been restored, is playable, and resides in his residence in Natchez.