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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 Theatre|Strand]], the [[Trianon]] and the [[Alcazar]]. | 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 Theatre|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]]. | The theater converted to talkies soon after they were introduced in [[1927]]. A new marquee was installed before [[1939]]. The theater's business license was revoked by the [[Birmingham City Commission]] on [[October 22]], [[1940]], but the theater did reopen. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 28 October 2019
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. The theater's business license was revoked by the Birmingham City Commission on October 22, 1940, but the theater did reopen.
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.