Grand Theater

The Grand opened Oct. 7, 1942 with “Maisie Gets Her Man.” It was part of the United Theaters chain.
According to the N.O. States, “The exterior is of white stucco but the central section over the box office lends a yellow background of reflecting structural glass for the varigated neon lights on the marquee. Instead of the usual lighting under the marquee, the illumunation is provided by a vivid neon floral pattern.” In 1968, the floundering United Theaters closed the Grand. It was reopened by Johnny Breeland showing pornographic films. The Grand was raided three times for obscenity in 1971, resulting in the sheriff padlocking the theater after the last raid in September that year.

This building is now being used as a day care center.