In Jacksonville, there were two Roxy theaters. The first one originally opened as the Republic Theatre on November 14th, 1914. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1931. However, it was given a new lease on life when Spark’s Theatres reopened it on December 1st, 1935.
The other theater that Mr. Lewis photographed in 1984 was the Roxy Theatre located at 2412 West Beaver. This theater had a different vibe—it opened on June 18th, 1966, specializing in adult movies.
The Prince Theatre, initially opened on July 12th, 1912, underwent a transformation and emerged as the Rialto Theatre on November 30th, 1916. Subsequently, it was managed by Southern Enterprises, Consolidated Theatres, and Spark’s. Grand opening ads posted.
Opened as America’s finest drive-in on April 29th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.
Placed its first ad on August 17th, 1948 and held its official opening on September 5th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.
The Edgewood theatre opened on April 5th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.
The Roxy downtown closed in 1946.
Opened on January 24th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed in 1930 and reopened as a Florida State Theatre on December 24th, 1942. Another ad posted.
The Fairfax theatre opened on June 26th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on April 10th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on July 22nd, 1936. Grand opening with picture uploaded.
Grand opening ads posted.
In Jacksonville, there were two Roxy theaters. The first one originally opened as the Republic Theatre on November 14th, 1914. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1931. However, it was given a new lease on life when Spark’s Theatres reopened it on December 1st, 1935.
The other theater that Mr. Lewis photographed in 1984 was the Roxy Theatre located at 2412 West Beaver. This theater had a different vibe—it opened on June 18th, 1966, specializing in adult movies.
The Riverside Theatre opened on March 12th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened April 2nd, 1927 (Just 6 days before the Florida Theatre). Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ads and the Elvis concert ad and poster posted.
Reopened as Temple on August 1st, 1926, after being remodeled. Another ad posted.
The Empress opened on October 23rd, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
The Prince Theatre, initially opened on July 12th, 1912, underwent a transformation and emerged as the Rialto Theatre on November 30th, 1916. Subsequently, it was managed by Southern Enterprises, Consolidated Theatres, and Spark’s. Grand opening ads posted.
Opened on July 20th, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on May 20th, 1911. Grand opening ad posted.
opened on August 7th, 1910. Grand opening ad posted.
Placed its first ad on August 17th, 1908.
Opened as Duval on August 30th, 1904. Grand opening ad posted.