Carver Theater (other)
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Carver Theater or Carver Theatre may refer to: in the United States (by state) * Carver Theatre (Birmingham, Alabama), now known as the ''Carver Performing Arts Center'' * Carver Theatre (Columbia, South Carolina) * Carver Theater (New Orleans), listed on the NRHP in Orleans Parish, Louisiana * Carver Theater (Washington, D.C.) The Carver Theater is a former movie theater located in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. History The building opened in 1948 and is of the Streamline Moderne style of architecture. It was built by John Jacob Zi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Carver Theatre (Birmingham, Alabama)
The Carver Theatre, now formally known as the Carver Performing Arts Center, is a theater located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. In its days as a motion picture theater, it was best known as a place where African-Americans could see first-run movies; during that time, only whites were allowed in most theaters because of segregation laws. The Carver is now a live performance venue which seats 527, and is also the home of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. History Located on the corner of Fourth Avenue North and 17th Street North, the Carver was opened in 1935. A 1945 renovation equipped the Carver with many new features, including 1,300 of the latest model theater chairs, air conditioning, and improved sound and projection, as reported by The Birmingham News. The Fourth Avenue area was a business and entertainment hub for the city's black community, and was also the location of many events in the Civil Rights Movement. As with most downtown theaters, the Carver's fortunes declined o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Carver Theatre (Columbia, South Carolina)
Carver Theatre is a historic African American movie theater in Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick commercial building. It has a flat roof and a vertical marquee. It operated as a movie theater until 1971. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ... in 2003. References African-American history of South Carolina Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in South Carolina Theatres completed in 1941 Buildings and structures in Columbia, South Carolina National Register of Historic Places in Columbia, South Carolina {{ColumbiaSC-struct-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Carver Theater (New Orleans)
The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties. History The Carver Theater, named after George Washington Carver, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1950, as a state-of-the-art theaters for blacks in New Orleans. The Carver Theater retired as a movie theater in 1980 and became a housing office operation and medical clinic. The theater sustained heavy damage from six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina. The building was completely renovated and opened in 2014 after a $8 million renovation. During the renovation, the building's wood frame and drywall were removed. The exterior architectural details were preserved, including the display windows which once held movie posters. See also *List of music venues *Theatre in Louisiana T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of RHPs In Orleans
__NOTOC__ The following properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, which is consolidated with the city of New Orleans. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map. There are 187 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 25 National Historic Landmarks. Four properties were once listed, but have since been removed. Current listings Former listings See also * History of New Orleans *Buildings and architecture of New Orleans *List ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |