My father managed the Regal Theater in the late 50s when Church St was still booming. I spent many hours in this theater, and saw many double features. Great memories.
I was born and raised in Norfolk. My father managed the Lenox Theater circa 1943-44. There were six African-American theaters on Church street, within four block of each other. Booker T. (now Attucks) 1008 Church St, Gem 815 Church St(also know as the Rio), Regal 830 Church St., Carver, Dunbar 660 Church St. and Lenox 706 Church. St. My father also managed the Regal and Carver Theaters in the late 50s. I left Norfolk in 1960, and the Regal and Carver were still open for business, but the Lenox had closed. We had a photo of my father standing in the lobby of the Lenox, but unfortunately, I don’t know who has it now.
I remember this theater as the Booker T. I saw many stage shows there, as well as Saturday morning serials. I’m glad to see it thriving again.
My father managed the Regal Theater in the late 50s when Church St was still booming. I spent many hours in this theater, and saw many double features. Great memories.
I was born and raised in Norfolk. My father managed the Lenox Theater circa 1943-44. There were six African-American theaters on Church street, within four block of each other. Booker T. (now Attucks) 1008 Church St, Gem 815 Church St(also know as the Rio), Regal 830 Church St., Carver, Dunbar 660 Church St. and Lenox 706 Church. St. My father also managed the Regal and Carver Theaters in the late 50s. I left Norfolk in 1960, and the Regal and Carver were still open for business, but the Lenox had closed. We had a photo of my father standing in the lobby of the Lenox, but unfortunately, I don’t know who has it now.