Perry Theatre

robboehm on September 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm

This was established by the Perryman family who already operated a grocery store in the area. They thought that the Perry would provide a venue for African Americans living on the other side of town from the Pleasant Street theatres.

The wooden structure was originally one of the PX buildings at Camp Blanding which was established at the beginning of WWII and closed after the conflict was over. Buildings were offered for sale. This one was transported in several pieces close to a site near the Perryman’s grocery store.

Most sources say the Perry only operated for two years.