Capitol Theatre

1017 Washington Street,
Columbia, SC 29201

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Previously operated by: Bijou Amusement Company

Previous Names: New Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Cine-Art Theatre

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This theatre was one of two Columbia-area theatres that exclusively served the African-American community.

Contributed by Lauren Grubb

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on April 5, 2016 at 6:21 am

Began in the silent era as the New Lincoln Theatre / Lincoln Theatre serving African American audiences around 1919. Was the Capitol Theatre in the sound era.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 4, 2017 at 5:05 am

This reopened as an adult theater called the Cine-Art on July 15th, 1970.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 4, 2017 at 5:16 am

On August 4th the movie ”I am Curious (Yellow)” was seized by the police department. Article with a picture of the theatre in the photo section.

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