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The theater converted to talkies soon after they were introduced in [[1927]]. A new marquee was installed before [[1939]]. | The theater converted to talkies soon after they were introduced in [[1927]]. A new marquee was installed before [[1939]]. | ||
A fire damaged the theater in [[February 16]], [[1945]]. | A fire damaged the theater in [[February 16]], [[1945]]. Owner Acme Theaters undertook a full renovation, carried out by [[Ralph A. Stallman & Co.]] contractors. The theater reopened on [[November 16]] with a screening of "Dillinger" starring Edmund Lowe and Anne Jeffreys. | ||
The building was demolished in [[1963]] to make way for the [[BTNB building (1964)]]. | The Galax Theater building was demolished in [[1963]] to make way for the [[BTNB building (1964)]]. | ||
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[[Category:2nd Avenue North]] | [[Category:2nd Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:1920 buildings]] | [[Category:1920 buildings]] | ||
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[[Category:1963 demolitions]] | [[Category:1963 demolitions]] | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 1 November 2015
The Galax Theater was built prior to 1920 as a silent movie theater at 1919 2nd Avenue North. It was one of a string of cinemas that opened on that block, including the Strand, the Trianon and the Alcazar.
The theater converted to talkies soon after they were introduced in 1927. A new marquee was installed before 1939.
A fire damaged the theater in February 16, 1945. Owner Acme Theaters undertook a full renovation, carried out by Ralph A. Stallman & Co. contractors. The theater reopened on November 16 with a screening of "Dillinger" starring Edmund Lowe and Anne Jeffreys.
The Galax Theater building was demolished in 1963 to make way for the BTNB building (1964).
References
- Criswell, Evans. Historical Information:Alabama:Birmingham at Movie Theatre Information.
- Wells, Russell "Showplaces of the South: Part 3". Birmingham Rewound. - accessed January 16, 2007
- White, Marjorie Longenecker (1977) Downtown Birmingham: Architectural and Historical Walking Tour Guide. Birmingham: Birmingham Historical Society.