Liberty Theatre
221 E. Main Street,
Johnson City,
TN
37604
221 E. Main Street,
Johnson City,
TN
37604
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Actually, according to the Johnson City Staff, the Liberty Theatre opened sometime during the second quarter of 1918 running a mix of movies and special events, and was first managed by a guy simply known as Mr. Babb (despite some revenue I found, its opening date has been lost as of now).
After closing as a movie house for the final time in 1954, the theater was converted into a Vogue clothing store which opened in March 1955.
I have just added a pic from today, Feb 3, 2020. The location is restored, although I am not sure how historically “correct.” It is a “hemp” store now. Various buildings on the street are undergoing “restoration,” although facades are not necessarily original.
Had no idea that this had been a theater. It must have been quite small.
The Liberty Theatre was at 221 E. Main Street, according to this article. The Liberty was in operation from 1929 to 1956.
the building still stands. At one time it was a clothing store,now I think an antique shop or something. My uncle who is 86 says he used to go there to watch the b-westerns. It wasn’t exactly the fanciest theater in town.