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The '''Ensley Theatre''' was a [[List of former cinemas|former cinema]] constructed in [[1927]] on the southeast corner of [[20th Street Ensley|20th Street]] and [[Avenue E Ensley|Avenue E]] in [[Ensley]]. | The '''Ensley Theatre''' was a [[List of former cinemas|former cinema]] constructed in [[1927]] on the southeast corner of [[20th Street Ensley|20th Street]] and [[Avenue E Ensley|Avenue E]] in [[Ensley]]. | ||
The Mediterranean-style building with its prominent corner turret was designed by [[Lawrence Whitten]]. The floors were mosaic tile and the walls were ornately-painted plaster. The lobby featured three large chandeliers. Screenings were accompanied by music from a Robert Morton theatre organ played by [[Della Orr]]. | The Mediterranean-style building with its prominent corner turret was designed by [[Lawrence Whitten]]. The floors were mosaic tile and the walls were ornately-painted plaster. The lobby featured three large chandeliers. | ||
The theatre was part of the [[Rialto Theatres Inc.]] chain and was managed by [[Nelson Hampton]] in [[1929]] and again after [[1935]]. Screenings were accompanied by music from a Robert Morton theatre organ played by [[Della Orr]]. | |||
The building was remodeled in [[1941]] and in the 1960s. After the cinema closed the building housed a pharmacy. It is currently a [[Princeton Baptist Medical Center]] OB/GYN clinic. | The building was remodeled in [[1941]] and in the 1960s. After the cinema closed the building housed a pharmacy. It is currently a [[Princeton Baptist Medical Center]] OB/GYN clinic. | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 8 October 2014
The Ensley Theatre was a former cinema constructed in 1927 on the southeast corner of 20th Street and Avenue E in Ensley.
The Mediterranean-style building with its prominent corner turret was designed by Lawrence Whitten. The floors were mosaic tile and the walls were ornately-painted plaster. The lobby featured three large chandeliers.
The theatre was part of the Rialto Theatres Inc. chain and was managed by Nelson Hampton in 1929 and again after 1935. Screenings were accompanied by music from a Robert Morton theatre organ played by Della Orr.
The building was remodeled in 1941 and in the 1960s. After the cinema closed the building housed a pharmacy. It is currently a Princeton Baptist Medical Center OB/GYN clinic.
References
- Schneider, David B. (2009) "Downtown Ensley and Tuxedo Junction: An Introductory History" Birmingham: City of Birmingham and Main Street Birmingham
- Natta, André (March 28, 2014) "A new sign for a converted historic building in Ensley" The Terminal
External links
- Ensley Theatre at cinematreasures.org