Bradley Theatre
1241 Broadway,
Columbus,
GA
31901
1241 Broadway,
Columbus,
GA
31901
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Previously operated by: ABC Theatres, Paramount Pictures Inc., Plitt Theatres, Wilby-Kincey
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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The Bradley Theatre opened July 2, 1940 with Adolph Menjou in “Turnabout”. It was equipped with a Hammond organ which was opened by organist Homer Knowles from the Fox Theatre, Atlanta. It closed as a movie theatre in 1977. Last used as a live theatre, by late-2010, it was closed, the owners are maintaining the empty building, but have no current plans for the use of it.
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Does anyone know what happened to large mirror that hung in the lobby of the theater? It was moved when i was a kid and hung in the stairwell of the original bradley museum but was moved back to the theater when it opened as a teen center in around 1987. I remember seeing it then. Last time i was in there probably around 2003, i noticed it was replaced by a regular mirror and a bar is in front of it. The original had a tree limb with birds and one was a snake bird i think they call it. Just always thought it was a cool mirror.
I don’t think the Bradley was ever operated by Georgia Theatre Company. The Bradley was built for Paramount Theatres, The last owner was Plitt Theatres, a successor to Paramount. The Bradley Company purchased the theatre from Plitt Theatres. It may have been operated by Martin Theatres at one time since Columbus was headquarters for Martin Theatres (now Carmike). The Rialto, located 2 door up the street, was used as a warehouse for Carmike for many years and is now being restored by an individual.
Never saw any movies there but I did go there when Ecw wrestled in that building
Does anyone remember the free shows? 6 RC cola bottle caps to get in. My brothers and sister and all my cousins would hit every soda machine during the week to get our bottle caps so that we could go to the movies on Saturday. They would show great movies and cartoons. They also had the dance contest before the show I have to admit I would win the 1st place prize almost every Saturday.I have fond memories of that place.
With the rapid growth of downtown Columbus, particularly the downtown campus of Columbus State University, these theaters should be brought back to life! They’re walking distance to thousands of students, and close to all the new restaurants and hotels!
Chickpea…I lived in Columbus from 1959-1969. I also remember collecting RC bottle caps for 2 reasons. One was for the Atlanta Braves. They had player pictures under the caps. I seem to remember mailing in completed sets for Braves tickets and also for Saturday morning movie tickets at the Bradley.
This opened on July 2nd, 1940 and closed in 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
When I would visit my grandparents some time my dad would tke us to this theater to see movies.
Looks to be in decent shape, but no activity.
Once operated by ABC Southeastern Theatres.