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NEON THEATRES OF THE SOUTHEAST


Orpheum Theatre
Memphis, TN
Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf

Check out the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN. This movie palace befits its famous name.


Rialto Theatre
Brinkley, AR
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

This art deco theater still appears to be in great shape. Check out the Rialto Theatre in Brinkley, AR, a flashback to the era when a classic theatre was a central point of main street.


Plaza Theatre
Glasgow, KY
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Glasgow, KY is home to the Plaza Theatre. This theater is supposedly undergoing renovation.

Update: The Plaza has been saved, and is now doing business.
See more information at www.glasgowplazatheatre.com/. Many thanks to Larry Dowell for update. 04-06


Capitol Theatre
Lebanon, TN
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Capitol Theatre is a vacant movie palace located in Lebanon, TN. This mid-century theatre closed down in the 1970's.


SCAD Theatre
Savannah, GA
Photo courtesy Paul Bauke

Here's a theatre marquee for the Savannah College of Art and Design, located in where else but Savannah, GA. Check out the vertical marquee on the SCAD Theatre.

(Below) The Lucas Theatre in Savannah, GA opened in late 1921 and remained open for over half a century. After closing down due to attendance in the mid 1970's, the theatre survived multiple threats of demolition and was finally restored and reopened again in 2000.

Lucas Theatre
Savannah, GA
Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
SCAD Theatre Marquee Close-up
Savannah, GA
Photo courtesy Paul Bauke


Leeds Theatre
Winchester, KY
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Located in Winchester, KY is the Leeds Theatre. Originally opening sometime in the 1920's, the Leeds appears to have been restored, by the looks of the front facade and sign. 04-05


Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
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Here's a shot of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The Fox originally opened in the 1920's and saw various bouts of fame through the mid-1970's. The Fox is now a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More information can be found here. 06-06


Tivoli Theatre
Chattanooga, TN
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The Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga features a nicely kept up front facade and blade marquee. 06-06


Bella Meade (Closed)
Nashville, TN
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Check out this deco masterpiece. The Bella Meade Theatre in Nashville no longer shows movies. Not quite sure what will become of this roadside treasure in the coming years. 06-06

 

 

 

 

 

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