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* [[Acme Theater]], 2012 [[3rd Avenue North]] | |||
* [[Alamo]] ([[1908]]), 1800 block of [[3rd Avenue North]] (Vaudeville & pictures, 10¢) | * [[Alamo]] ([[1908]]), 1800 block of [[3rd Avenue North]] (Vaudeville & pictures, 10¢) | ||
* [[Alcazar Theatre]] (renamed [[Capitol Theater]]), 1900 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Alcazar Theatre]] (renamed [[Capitol Theater]]), 1900 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[Cinema City 8]] ([[1971]]–[[1992]]), [[Parkway East]] | * [[Cinema City 8]] ([[1971]]–[[1992]]), [[Parkway East]] | ||
* [[Cinema West]] ([[1968]]–mid 1980s) | * [[Cinema West]] ([[1968]]–mid 1980s) | ||
* [[College Art]] (1960s) 7604 [[1st Avenue North]] ([[East Lake]]) | * [[College Theatre]]/[[College Art]] (1960s) 7604 [[1st Avenue North]] ([[East Lake]]) | ||
* [[Colonnade 10]], [[Colonnade]] | * [[Colonnade 10]], [[Colonnade]] | ||
* [[Dixie Theatre]] | * [[Dixie Theatre]] | ||
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* [[Eastwood Mall Theater]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | * [[Eastwood Mall Theater]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | ||
* [[Edisonia]] ([[1908]]) | * [[Edisonia]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[ | * [[8th Avenue Theater]], 213 [[8th Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Electric]] ([[1908]]) | * [[Electric]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Elite]] ([[1908]]) | * [[Elite]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Empire Theatre]] ([[1926]]–), 2012 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Empire Theatre]] ([[1926]]–), 2012 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Famous Theatre]], [[4th Avenue North]] | * [[Famous Theatre]], 1717 [[4th Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Festival 18]] ([[1989]]–[[2006]]), [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] | * [[Festival 18]] ([[1989]]–[[2006]]), [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] | ||
* [[Festival Cinema]] ([[1969]]–?), [[7th Avenue South]] and [[25th Street South|25th Street]] | * [[Festival Cinema]] ([[1969]]–?), [[7th Avenue South]] and [[25th Street South|25th Street]] | ||
* [[Five Points Theatre]] ([[1921]]–[[1958]]), 1912 [[11th Avenue South]] | * [[Five Points Theatre]] ([[1921]]–[[1958]]), 1912 [[11th Avenue South]] | ||
* [[Franklin Theater]], [[Avenue E Ensley]] | * [[Franklin Theater]], [[Avenue E Ensley]] | ||
* [[Frolic Theatre]], 1720 [[4th Avenue North]] | |||
* [[Galax]] ([[1920]]–1960s), 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Galax]] ([[1920]]–1960s), 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Grand Bijou Theatre]], 2304 [[10th Terrace]] | * [[Grand Bijou Theatre]], 2304 [[10th Terrace]] | ||
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* [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Marvel]] (1908) [[20th Street North]] near [[3rd Avenue North|3rd Avenue]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢) | * [[Marvel]] (1908) [[20th Street North]] near [[3rd Avenue North|3rd Avenue]] (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢) | ||
* [[Melba Theater]], 2022 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Melba Theater]], 2022 (2024) [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Musetorium]] (1908) | * [[Musetorium]] (1908) | ||
* [[ | * [[New-Mar Theatre]] ([[1948]]–), 1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Newsome]] (1908) | * [[Newsome]] (1908) | ||
* [[North Birmingham Theater]], [[North Birmingham]] | * [[North Birmingham Theater]], [[North Birmingham]] | ||
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* [[Palace Theatre]], [[Ensley]] | * [[Palace Theatre]], [[Ensley]] | ||
* [[Pantages Theatre]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Pantages Theatre]], 1700 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Princess]] ([[1910]]), 200 block [[20th Street North]] | * [[Princess]] ([[1910]]), 200 block [[20th Street North]] | ||
* [[Rialto Theatre]] ([[1915]]–1930s), 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Rialto Theatre]] ([[1915]]–1930s), 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | * [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Strand Theater]] ([[1914]]–[[1962]]), 1913 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Strand Theater]] ([[1914]]–[[1962]]), 1913 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Temple Theatre]] | * [[Temple Theatre]], 529 [[19th Street North]] | ||
* [[Theatorium]] ([[1908]]) | * [[Theatorium]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Trianon Theatre]] ([[1913]]), [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Trianon Theatre]] ([[1913]]), [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[Grand Theater]], [[Bessemer]] | * [[Grand Theater]], [[Bessemer]] | ||
* [[Green Springs 6]] (originally Green Springs 4; 1971–1992), [[Homewood]] | * [[Green Springs 6]] (originally Green Springs 4; 1971–1992), [[Homewood]] | ||
* [[Homewood Theatre]] (1930s–1958), [[Homewood]] | * [[Homewood Theatre]] (1930s–1958), 2834 [[18th Street South Homewood|18th Street South]], [[Homewood]] | ||
* [[Hoover Square 6]] (1983–1998), [[Hoover]] | * [[Hoover Square 6]] (1983–1998), [[Hoover]] | ||
* [[Hoover Twin Cinema]] ([[1977]]–early 1980s), 3142 [[Lorna Road]]. | * [[Hoover Twin Cinema]] ([[1977]]–early 1980s), 3142 [[Lorna Road]]. | ||
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* [[Strand Theater (West Blocton)|Strand Theater]], [[West Blocton]] | * [[Strand Theater (West Blocton)|Strand Theater]], [[West Blocton]] | ||
* [[Tarrant Theater]], [[Tarrant]] | * [[Tarrant Theater]], [[Tarrant]] | ||
* [[Valley Theatre]], 2726a [[Cahaba Road]], [[Mountain Brook]] | |||
* [[Warrior Theater]], [[Warrior]] | * [[Warrior Theater]], [[Warrior]] | ||
* [[West End Theatre]], 1303 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] | |||
* [[Wildwood 14]] (1991–2005?), [[Wildwood Centre]], [[Homewood]] | * [[Wildwood 14]] (1991–2005?), [[Wildwood Centre]], [[Homewood]] | ||
* [[Wylam Theater]], [[Wylam]] | * [[Wylam Theater]], [[Wylam]] | ||
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* Unknown, [[Old Tuscaloosa Highway]] near [[Durham Airport]], [[Bessemer]] (1950s) | * Unknown, [[Old Tuscaloosa Highway]] near [[Durham Airport]], [[Bessemer]] (1950s) | ||
* [[Fair Park Drive-In]] (1948–1986), 2801 [[Lomb Avenue]] | * [[Fair Park Drive-In]] (1948–1986), 2801 [[Lomb Avenue]] | ||
* [[Harlem Drive In]], 613 (1419) [[Bankhead Highway]] West, [[Pratt City]] | |||
* [[Mustang Drive-In]] (1964–1986), 1701 [[Center Point Parkway]] | * [[Mustang Drive-In]] (1964–1986), 1701 [[Center Point Parkway]] | ||
* [[Pines Drive-In]], [[Alexander City]] | * [[Pines Drive-In]], [[Alexander City]] | ||
* [[Rebel Drive-In]], [[Alabaster]] | * [[Rebel Drive-In]], [[Alabaster]] | ||
* [[Robinwood Drive-In]] (1954–1980) | * [[Robinwood Drive-In]] (1954–1980) | ||
* [[Roebuck Drive-In]], [[Roebuck]] | * [[Roebuck Drive-In]], 9260 [[4th Avenue South Roebuck|4th Avenue South]], [[Roebuck]] | ||
* [[Shades Mountain Drive-In]], [[Highway 31]] | * [[Shades Mountain Drive-In]], 1024 [[Highway 31]] South, [[Vestavia Hills]] | ||
* [[Skyvue Drive-In]], [[Oneonta]] | * [[Skyvue Drive-In]], [[Oneonta]] | ||
* [[Starlite Drive-In]], [[Montevallo Road]] | * [[Starlite Drive-In]], 7901 [[Crestwood Boulevard]]/[[Montevallo Road]] | ||
* [[THC Drive In]] (1950–1980), [[Adamsville]] | * [[THC Drive In]] (1950–1980), [[Adamsville]] | ||
* [[Thunderbird Drive-In]] (1968–1978) | * [[Thunderbird Drive-In]] (1968–1978) | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 31 March 2014
This is a List of former cinemas:
Birmingham
- Acme Theater, 2012 3rd Avenue North
- Alamo (1908), 1800 block of 3rd Avenue North (Vaudeville & pictures, 10¢)
- Alcazar Theatre (renamed Capitol Theater), 1900 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Avon Theater, 29th Street and 7th Avenue South (Lakeview)
- Avondale Theater, 200 block of 41st Street South (Avondale)
- Bay Theatre, 1811 3rd Avenue North
- Birmingham Theatre
- Capitol Theater
- Center Point 6 (1983–July 31, 1997), 23rd Avenue Northwest and Carson Road
- Central Park Family Theater (built 1925), 3207 Bessemer Road
- Champion Theatre
- Cinema City 8 (1971–1992), Parkway East
- Cinema West (1968–mid 1980s)
- College Theatre/College Art (1960s) 7604 1st Avenue North (East Lake)
- Colonnade 10, Colonnade
- Dixie Theatre
- Dunbar Theatre
- Eamond Theatre, 4th Avenue North
- Eastwood Mall Theater (1964–1990), Eastwood Mall
- Edisonia (1908)
- 8th Avenue Theater, 213 8th Avenue North
- Electric (1908)
- Elite (1908)
- Empire Theatre (1926–), 2012 3rd Avenue North
- Famous Theatre, 1717 4th Avenue North
- Festival 18 (1989–2006), Eastwood Festival Centre
- Festival Cinema (1969–?), 7th Avenue South and 25th Street
- Five Points Theatre (1921–1958), 1912 11th Avenue South
- Franklin Theater, Avenue E Ensley
- Frolic Theatre, 1720 4th Avenue North
- Galax (1920–1960s), 1919 2nd Avenue North
- Grand Bijou Theatre, 2304 10th Terrace
- Hippodrome, 17th Street & 3rd Avenue North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs. 10¢)
- Jefferson Theatre (1900–1930s) renamed Erlanger Theatre, 1700 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Jupiter Theatre
- Lyric Theatre (1932–1958; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 3rd Avenue North
- Marvel (1908) 20th Street North near 3rd Avenue (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢)
- Melba Theater, 2022 (2024) 2nd Avenue North
- Musetorium (1908)
- New-Mar Theatre (1948–), 1915 2nd Avenue North
- Newsome (1908)
- North Birmingham Theater, North Birmingham
- Odeon Theatre
- Palace Theatre, Ensley
- Pantages Theatre, 1700 3rd Avenue North
- Princess (1910), 200 block 20th Street North
- Rialto Theatre (1915–1930s), 1923 3rd Avenue North
- Ritz Theatre, 1721 2nd Avenue North
- Royal Theatre
- Screening Room (1982–2007), 2130 2nd Avenue South
- St Nicholas (1908)
- Strand Theater (1914–1962), 1913 2nd Avenue North
- Temple Theatre, 529 19th Street North
- Theatorium (1908)
- Trianon Theatre (1913), 2nd Avenue North
- Vaudette (1908), 2nd Avenue North at 19th Street
- Village East Theatre
- Virginia (see O'Brien's Opera House)
- West End Theater, 1301 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest
- Woodlawn Theater, Woodlawn
Nickelodeons
- The following places of amusement offered tickets at 5¢ in 1909:
- Amuse-U Theater, 211-13 19th Street North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
- Bonita Theatre (?–1915), 1923 3rd Avenue North (pictures only, 5¢)
- Pastime, 19th Street at 2nd Avenue North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
Outside Birmingham
- Avondale Mills Theatre, Alexander City
- Bama 6 (1983–1998), 1st Street Northeast, Center Point
- Bama 6 (1982–May 2007), McFarland Plaza, Tuscaloosa
- Bama Theatre, Alexander City
- Bessemer Twin (mid 1970s–early 1980s)
- Brookwood Twin (early 1970s–early 1980s), Brookwood Mall
- Brook Highland 10 (1992–2007), Brook Highland Shopping Center
- Cobb Capri (1965–mid 1970s), 2300 block of Center Point Parkway (Center Point)
- Cobb Vestavia (early 1970s–early 1980s), Park South Plaza
- Diamond Theater, Tuscaloosa
- Fairfield Theater, 5000 Gary Avenue, Fairfield
- Fox 12 (early 1970s–September 2004), McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa
- Frolic Theatre, Bessemer
- Galleria 10 (1988–2005), Riverchase Galleria
- Gary Theater, Fairfield
- Grand Theater, Bessemer
- Green Springs 6 (originally Green Springs 4; 1971–1992), Homewood
- Homewood Theatre (1930s–1958), 2834 18th Street South, Homewood
- Hoover Square 6 (1983–1998), Hoover
- Hoover Twin Cinema (1977–early 1980s), 3142 Lorna Road.
- Imperial Theatre (Bessemer)
- Imperial Theatre (Tarrant City)
- Jackson Theatre, Alexander City
- Lincoln Theater (closed 1983), Bessemer
- Midfield Theater (1967–1996)
- Midway Theater, Bessemer
- Neely Theatre, Oneonta
- Peoples Theatre, Alexander City
- Pitcher Show (1980–1990), Vestavia Hills
- Playhouse Cinemas, Alexander City
- Rex Theatre, Alexander City
- Star Theater, Bessemer
- State Theater, Bessemer
- Strand Theatre, Alexander City
- Strand Theatre, Montevallo
- Strand Theater, West Blocton
- Tarrant Theater, Tarrant
- Valley Theatre, 2726a Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook
- Warrior Theater, Warrior
- West End Theatre, 1303 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest
- Wildwood 14 (1991–2005?), Wildwood Centre, Homewood
- Wylam Theater, Wylam
Former Drive-Ins
- Auto Movies 1 (1939–), 18th Avenue North & Valley Creek Drive Bessemer
- Carver Outdoor Theatre, 28th Street and 18th Avenue, Bessemer
- Unknown, Old Tuscaloosa Highway near Durham Airport, Bessemer (1950s)
- Fair Park Drive-In (1948–1986), 2801 Lomb Avenue
- Harlem Drive In, 613 (1419) Bankhead Highway West, Pratt City
- Mustang Drive-In (1964–1986), 1701 Center Point Parkway
- Pines Drive-In, Alexander City
- Rebel Drive-In, Alabaster
- Robinwood Drive-In (1954–1980)
- Roebuck Drive-In, 9260 4th Avenue South, Roebuck
- Shades Mountain Drive-In, 1024 Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Skyvue Drive-In, Oneonta
- Starlite Drive-In, 7901 Crestwood Boulevard/Montevallo Road
- THC Drive In (1950–1980), Adamsville
- Thunderbird Drive-In (1968–1978)
- Trussville Drive-In, Trussville
References
- Alabama listings at cinematour.com
- Evans Criswell. Historical Information:Alabama:Birmingham at Movie Theatre Information.
- Wells, Russell "Showplaces of the South: Part 3". Birmingham Rewound. - accessed January 16, 2007
- Gordon, Robert K. (February 21, 1996) "The Last Picture Show: Midfield cinema closing leaves western area without theater." Birmingham News.