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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'''. | 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 | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 12:08, 26 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.
References
- Eyob, Beza (November 21, 2019) "Opportunity Zones project to revitalize historic Woodlawn Theatre." Birmingham Business Journal