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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]]. It was reopened by owner Acme Theatres on November 16 of the same year. | A fire damaged the theater in [[February 16]], [[1945]]. It was reopened by owner Acme Theatres on [[November 16]] of the same year. | ||
The building was demolished to make way for expansion of the [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]] in the 1960s. | The building was demolished to make way for expansion of the [[Birmingham Trust National Bank]] in the 1960s. | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 2 April 2007
The Galax Theater was built in the 1920s 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. It was reopened by owner Acme Theatres on November 16 of the same year.
The building was demolished to make way for expansion of the Birmingham Trust National Bank in the 1960s.
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.