Five Points Theatre

1914 11th Avenue S,
Birmingham, AL 35205

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Previously operated by: Waters Theater Co.

Firms: Miller, Martin & Lewis

Functions: Restaurant

Previous Names: 5 Points Theatre

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Five Points Theatre

The Five Points Theatre opened on October 1, 1921 with Edna Murphy in “Live Wires”. Seating was listed at 675. It was equipped with a Repoduco organ. In 1936 it was given a Streamline Moderne style redo to the plans of architectural firm Miller, Martin & Lewis.

The theatre closed around 1957/1958 and the building became a post office. By 2024 it was operating as a restaurant.

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Will Dunklin
Will Dunklin on April 2, 2014 at 10:03 am

The Five Points Theatre had a Reproduco organ to accompany silent pictures.

rivest266
rivest266 on April 11, 2022 at 4:51 pm

This opened on October 1st, 1921. Grand opening ad posted.

nsortzi
nsortzi on October 30, 2024 at 10:02 pm

This building has not been demolished. It is currently a restaurant.

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on January 7, 2025 at 3:36 pm

Miller, Martin and Lewis 1936 streamline moderne refresh architectural sketch in photos. The Venue closed January 26, 1958 with “Maked Paradise” and “The Flesh and the Spur”

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