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The '''Woodlawn Theatre''', also called the '''Woodlawn Family Theatre''', was a 650-seat neighborhood [[List of former cinemas|cinema]] located at 5503 | The '''Woodlawn Theatre''', also called the '''Woodlawn Family Theatre''', was a 650-seat neighborhood [[List of former cinemas|cinema]] located at 5503 [[1st Avenue North]] in [[Woodlawn]], opposite the [[Woodrow Hall|Woodlawn Masonic Temple]], | ||
An earlier Woodlawn Theatre, at 5403 1st Avenue North, was operating in [[1924]]. | An earlier Woodlawn Theatre, at 5403 1st Avenue North, was operating in [[1924]]. | ||
The second location operated from about [[1929]] until [[1957]]. The building later housed [[The Wood Doctor]] | The second location operated from about [[1929]] until [[1957]]. The building later housed [[The Wood Doctor]]. In the 2000s the former theater, housing [[God's Army Outreach Bible Ministry]], and adjoining building at 5505 1st Avenue North were called the '''Boehm Buildings'''. | ||
In [[2020]] [[Will Mason]] purchased the building and renovated it as a new 250-seat performance and event venue, using the name "Woodlawn Theatre", and as offices of the [[Mason Music Foundation]] which funds music lessons for low-income families. Financing for the redevelopment project was obtained through the [[PNC Bank]]'s [[Opportunity Zone]] program. | In [[2020]] [[Will Mason]] purchased the building and renovated it as a new 250-seat performance and event venue, using the name "Woodlawn Theatre", and as offices of the [[Mason Music Foundation]] which funds music lessons for low-income families. Financing for the redevelopment project was obtained through the [[PNC Bank]]'s [[Opportunity Zone]] program. | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 21 November 2019
The Woodlawn Theatre, also called the Woodlawn Family Theatre, was a 650-seat neighborhood cinema located at 5503 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn, opposite the Woodlawn Masonic Temple,
An earlier Woodlawn Theatre, at 5403 1st Avenue North, was operating in 1924.
The second location operated from about 1929 until 1957. The building later housed The Wood Doctor. In the 2000s the former theater, housing God's Army Outreach Bible Ministry, and adjoining building at 5505 1st Avenue North were called the Boehm Buildings.
In 2020 Will Mason purchased the building and renovated it as a new 250-seat performance and event venue, using the name "Woodlawn Theatre", and as offices of the Mason Music Foundation which funds music lessons for low-income families. Financing for the redevelopment project was obtained through the PNC Bank's Opportunity Zone program.
References
- Eyob, Beza (November 21, 2019) "Opportunity Zones project to revitalize historic Woodlawn Theatre." Birmingham Business Journal