Temple Theatre
2320 8th Street,
Meridian,
MS
39301
2320 8th Street,
Meridian,
MS
39301
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The temple theatre for the performing arts is a 501c3 corp and is currently on the market for sale for $1.4 m. It is a beautiful self supporting stage and film masterpiece and has been open continually since 1927. principals only no brokers. 917.545.9784
Saw “House on Haunted Hill” at the Temple when I was a kid. Love this theater and my memories of it.
The drink machine is still there!
I lived in Meridian from 1960 – 1965. I’m sure I saw many movies at the Temple but I remember seeing “The Longest Day” there in ‘62. They had a huge poster affixed to the walkway in front of the theater promoting the film. I remember the theater as being very lush with thick carpets, upholstered folding seats, beautiful architecture and a balcony area. Back then you could punch several buttons on the self-serv fountain drink machine and get a “suicide drink,” multiple flavors mixed together. Fun times for a dime. Tickets I think were 35ยข. Glad to see it’s still open.
Here is a recent article about the Temple and its current owner:
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Last week I attended a great organ concert at the Temple Theatre.
Mr. Dolton McAlpin played an hour long program on the 3m/8r Theatre pipe organ and did a marvelous job. The organ is maintained by Mr. Frank Evans and is in top shape.
Great photos & history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/temple/index.htm