Edna Boykin Cultural Center

108 W. Nash Street NE,
Wilson, NC 27893

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Additional Info

Previously operated by: North Carolina Theatres, Wilby-Kincey

Architects: E.H. Geissler, S.B. Moore

Functions: Cultural Center, Performing Arts

Styles: Neo-Classical

Previous Names: Wilson Theatre, Wilson Theatre for the Arts

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 252.234.6161
Manager: 252.234.6161

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Edna Boykin Cultural Center

Opened in 1919 as a vaudeville theatre, the Wilson Theatre later began showing movies. It was renovated on August 21, 1935 to the plans of architect E.H. Geissler. It ended its days as a movie house showing adult films. In the late-1980’s, it reopened as a performing arts center, the Wilson Theatre for the Arts, today known as the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.

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ghamilton
ghamilton on September 2, 2007 at 3:15 pm

This is a beautiful building that MUST be seen to be believed.So elegant,This community must support this great venue.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on November 5, 2024 at 12:38 pm

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

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