Hampton Theatre

39 High Street,
Roanoke, VA 24106

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Previous Names: Strand Theatre

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Hampton Theatre

Located at 39 High Street near Henry Street. The Hampton Theatre was an African-American theatre, named after Hampton Institute which had been attended by the late Booker T. Washington. The Hampton Theatre was opened in December 1916. It presented vaudeville and movies and by 1920 was managed by C.F. Toliver. It was rebuilt, reopening as the Strand Theatre on September 3, 1923 and was still operating as the Strand Theatre in October 1926.

Later reverting back to the Hampton Theatre name, it was still open in 1933.

Contributed by Ken Roe

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wsasser
wsasser on February 24, 2017 at 8:26 pm

I just posted an ad from the Roanoke Newspaper showing the address of the Hampton Theatre.

wsasser
wsasser on February 25, 2017 at 10:56 am

The Charter by the State of Va was issued Oct 5, 1916

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