Albany Theatre (Albany, Georgia) facts for kids
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | 107 N. Jackson St., Albany, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Benjamin, Roy A. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000733 |
| Added to NRHP | August 21, 2006 |
The Albany Theatre is a historic building located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2006, recognizing its importance. The theatre first opened its doors to the public on September 12, 1927. Today, the building, found at 107 North Jackson Street, is no longer used as a theatre.
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A Look Back at the Albany Theatre's History
The Albany Theatre's very first show was a special event. It featured H. L. Tallman playing the Robert Morton Organ Company pipe organ (Opus 2304). Ralph Barnes and his Albany Theatre Orchestra also played music to go along with the silent film The Magic Flame. This movie starred famous actors Ronald Colman and Vilma Bánky. Homer W. McCallon was the theatre's director at that time.
From Silent Films to Sound
As movies changed, the Albany Theatre also changed. It adapted to show films with sound, which was a big new thing in the entertainment world. The theatre continued to be a popular place for movies and shows for many years, staying open until the 1970s.
Plans for the Future
After it closed, the theatre was bought by a group called Oglethorpe Development Group. This group started working on plans to bring the theatre back to life. They hoped to restore it and turn it into a performing arts center, a place where people could enjoy live shows again. Later, around 2011, there was also a different idea to change the theatre building into apartments.
The 2018 Fire Incident
In the early morning of January 24, 2018, the Albany Theatre experienced a fire. The fire caused damage to the building. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
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