DeKalb Theatre
130 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue,
Decatur,
GA
30030
130 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue,
Decatur,
GA
30030
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Previously operated by: Storey Theatres Inc.
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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The DeKalb Theatre opened August 8, 1927 with William Haines in “Slide, Kelly, Slide”. It was located adjacent to the Candler Hotel and was operated by F.S. Harris. It was remodeled in 1937, and closed in 1953, although it is still listed in the 1957 edition of Film Daily Yearbook, under Storey Theatres Inc.
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Jack Coursey
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Here is a picture of THE DeKalb Theatre.
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Here is a photo of that building taken in 1983 at about the same angle as the photo above that I posted.
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Here is another shot I took from a different angle.
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what is its current use ???
Here is a 1940 photo.
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The October 23, 1937, issue of Boxoffice said that the DeKalb Theatre in Decatur was being remodeled at a cost of $14,000. In 1937 this sum bought an entirely new front, plus the construction of a balcony that increased the theater’s seating capacity from 500 to 800. The DeKalb was then being operated by Lucas & Jenkins Theatres.
The January 17, 1953, issue of Boxoffice said “Fred Storey of Storey Theatres is closing the DeKalb Theatre in Decatur, GA., and has installed a Synchro-Screen in the Decatur Theatre.”
The DeKalb apparently opened in 1927. The September 27, 1941, issue of Boxoffice contained this brief notice: “Lucas & Jenkins' DeKalb Theatre, Decatur, Ga., celebrated its 14th anniversary this week with special programs.”
Here is the 1927 Opening movie ad. The DeKalb Theatre opened August 8, 1927.
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Thanks Dennis,great ad.
Nice vintage shots.