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The '''Lincoln Theatre''' is a [[List of former cinemas|former movie theater]] which was operated by [[Sam Raine]] at 1926 [[1st Avenue North Bessemer|1st Avenue North]] in [[Bessemer]] from [[1948]] to the 1970s. The 5,000 square foot building, built in [[1910]], was re-faced in teal and white glazed tile. | |||
Before integration, the theater solely accommodated black audiences. After it closed, the building was used by other businesses. Most recently [[John Boyd]] used the auditorium as storage space for his adjoining [[Economy Clothing & Furniture]] business. | Before integration, the theater solely accommodated black audiences. After it closed, the building was used by other businesses. Most recently [[John Boyd]] used the auditorium as storage space for his adjoining [[Economy Clothing & Furniture]] business. | ||
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In July [[2012]] attorneys [[Jake Bivona]], [[Bret Gray]] and [[Ken Gray]] incorporated a non-profit organization, the '''Lincoln Phoenix Project''' to pursue restoration of the former theater as part of a performing arts center for downtown Bessemer. Board member [[Kevin Wayne]] produced and directed a short documentary film about the theater's history and potential reuse. | In July [[2012]] attorneys [[Jake Bivona]], [[Bret Gray]] and [[Ken Gray]] incorporated a non-profit organization, the '''Lincoln Phoenix Project''' to pursue restoration of the former theater as part of a performing arts center for downtown Bessemer. Board member [[Kevin Wayne]] produced and directed a short documentary film about the theater's history and potential reuse. | ||
Actor [[André Holland]] purchased the building in [[2017]], | Actor [[André Holland]] purchased the building in [[2017]], planning to restore it as a community asset. The non-profit [[Holland Project]] was incorporated by his parents, [[Mary Holland|Mary]] and [[Donald Holland]], and his sister [[Natalie Holland|Natalie]]. The group was awarded a $21,000 grant from the [[Alabama State Council on the Arts]] in [[2019]] to support the project's design phase. [[Ted Perry]] of [[Shive Design]] designed a logo for the project. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Baker, Vicky (April 12, 2019) "Birmingham, Alabama: A city using theatres to reinvent itself." BBC.com | * Baker, Vicky (April 12, 2019) "Birmingham, Alabama: A city using theatres to reinvent itself." BBC.com | ||
* "[http://www.arts.alabama.gov/news_detail.aspx?ID=13335 ASCA Announces $253,000 in Fellowships and Cultural Facilities Grants]" (June 6, 2019) Alabama State Council on the Arts press release | * "[http://www.arts.alabama.gov/news_detail.aspx?ID=13335 ASCA Announces $253,000 in Fellowships and Cultural Facilities Grants]" (June 6, 2019) Alabama State Council on the Arts press release | ||
==External links== | |||
* [https://alabamalincoln.com/ Lincoln Theatre / Holland Project] website | |||
[[Category:Former cinemas]] | [[Category:Former cinemas]] | ||
Revision as of 11:34, 1 October 2019
The Lincoln Theatre is a former movie theater which was operated by Sam Raine at 1926 1st Avenue North in Bessemer from 1948 to the 1970s. The 5,000 square foot building, built in 1910, was re-faced in teal and white glazed tile.
Before integration, the theater solely accommodated black audiences. After it closed, the building was used by other businesses. Most recently John Boyd used the auditorium as storage space for his adjoining Economy Clothing & Furniture business.
In July 2012 attorneys Jake Bivona, Bret Gray and Ken Gray incorporated a non-profit organization, the Lincoln Phoenix Project to pursue restoration of the former theater as part of a performing arts center for downtown Bessemer. Board member Kevin Wayne produced and directed a short documentary film about the theater's history and potential reuse.
Actor André Holland purchased the building in 2017, planning to restore it as a community asset. The non-profit Holland Project was incorporated by his parents, Mary and Donald Holland, and his sister Natalie. The group was awarded a $21,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts in 2019 to support the project's design phase. Ted Perry of Shive Design designed a logo for the project.
References
- Chambers, Jesse (January 18, 2013) "Bessemer's Lincoln Theatre focus of restoration hopes." The Birmingham News
- Chambers, Jesse (May 3, 2013) "Efforts to renovate Bessemer's Lincoln Theatre attract filmmaker, may draw grant money." The Birmingham News
- Baker, Vicky (April 12, 2019) "Birmingham, Alabama: A city using theatres to reinvent itself." BBC.com
- "ASCA Announces $253,000 in Fellowships and Cultural Facilities Grants" (June 6, 2019) Alabama State Council on the Arts press release