Cecil Alabama

The Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama is a movie palace built in 1927 by Paramount Studios. Seating about 2500 people at the time, it was one of the larger movie theatres built in Birmingham and is the only one remaining of its size from that era. Originally constructed to show silent films, the Alabama features a Wurlitzer theatre organ. In 1979, the Alabama was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Businesses in Cecil Cecil, AL 36013 Phone: (334)
277-6566, 026 Distance from the center of Cecil, AL. Today the Alabama is operated by Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. , a non-profit corporation. The Alabama hosts numerous live shows and classic movie showings throughout the year.

History

Construction plans for the Alabama were announced in 1926, but ground breaking was delayed until April 1, 1927. The grand opening was held as originally scheduled on December 26, 1927. Construction of the concrete and steel building cost approximately $1. HouseWatch will send you Cecil, Alabama, homes that meet your criteria as soon. 5 million.

In 1934, the Loveman's department store next door burned to the ground. Thanks to a thick firewall on that side of the Alabama, the theatre was unharmed aside from some smoke damage around air vents in the auditorium. These smoke stains would remain until the 1998 theatre restoration.

One of the things the Alabama was known for in its early days was its Mickey Mouse Club, which was formed in 1933. Meetings were held every Saturday, where the children would perform for each other, watch Mickey Mouse cartoons, and participate in other activities. Search for singles & post free photo personal ads.