Marengo Theatre
2006 Photo from the Scott Neff collection.
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219 E Washington St Demopolis AL 36732
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| Record #530 |
Opened: September 14, 1935
Closed: April 14, 2013
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Demolished:
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Capacity: 766 seats
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Current Organ: none |
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Previously operated by: Hook Theatres |
Information for this tour was contributed by Alabama Dept of Archives & History. On September 14, 1935, the Marengo Theater at the intersection of Washington and Cedar celebrated its grand opening as the city’s exclusive showplace for movies. A capacity crowd enjoyed the picture Two for Tonight, but a phone call from Hollywood star Jean Harlow to Mayor N.C. Floyd proved to be the evening’s highlight. Originally operated by an Atlanta company, the Marengo was subsequently purchased in 1940 by Henry W. Webb, its first local owner. Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
April 2006 photos from the Scott Neff collection.
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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 8/13/2023.
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