Colonial Theatre
100 W. Evans Street,
Florence,
SC
29501
100 W. Evans Street,
Florence,
SC
29501
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Previously operated by: Wilby-Kincey
Previous Names: Florence Opera House
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Originally known as the Florence Opera House, it dated from the 1870’s. It was remodelled in the 1950’s to accomodate city offices. Still maintained an entrance lobby that was gold gilted plaster work that was magnificent.
Closed on May 30, 1970, It was torn down for a parking lot…lost forever !
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Waldo M. Beck
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There was also a large pond for gold fish (koi) in front of the building with a wrought iron fence around it.
*You can Google the location at “100 West Evans St., Florence, SC 29501”
*Also, the style is wrongly listed as “Art Deco”, but it was a Victorian structure. The “Art Deco” theater in Florence was the Carolina Theater, which was around the corner on Dargan Street.
Here is an October 1950 ad from the Florence Morning News: http://tinyurl.com/m56y8o
Placed its last ad on May 30th, 1970.