Arcade Theatre
302 W. Monticello Street,
Brookhaven,
MS
39601
302 W. Monticello Street,
Brookhaven,
MS
39601
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Previously operated by: Affiliated Theatres, Dixie Amusement Co., Saenger Amusement Company
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The Arcade Theatre was opened in 1917 with seating listed at 600. The theatre was operated by Dixie Amusement Co. out of New Orleans. Later operated by Saenger Amusement Co. followed by Affiliated Theatres and finally Theatre Services. The theatre was closed in 1951 and was converted into a Jitny Jungle grocery store.
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C J. Encohus and Charles A. McElravy opened the new-build Arcade Theatre in 1917. The theatre converted to sound to remain viable under the auspices of Dixie Theatres Corporation of New Orleans. The Arcade was a survivor finally closed in 1951 as the longest-running theater in the city’s history to that point at 34 years. The building was then retrofitted for a location of the Jitney Jungle Grocery Store chain.