Moton Theatre
2101 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News,
VA
23607
2101 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News,
VA
23607
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Previously operated by: Lichtman Theatres
Functions: Community Center
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The Moton Theatre was open in the early-1940’s as an African American theatre. The theatre was located on the corner of 21st Street and Jefferson Avenue. Seating was listed at 557.
Since the theatre closed as a motion picture venue in 1969, it has been converted to a Community Center.
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Chuck
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Anyone able to get photos, past and present, inside and out and more info?
DJA
Chief Bob Jensen
Manteno, Illinois
According to the Historical Marker placed, the Moton operated at a moving picture theater from 1941 – 1966. It was then converted into a Community Center.
This is where the Hampton Roads Boys Club took us kids for free every other Saturday (alternated with the Dixie (two blocks away)). The price for admission on Saturdays (if you did not come with the Boys Club) was between 12 noon and 1pm 5 cents for kids under 12, and 13 and over 15 cents. After 1pm, Regular price 15 cents for kids and 35 cents for adults. This is were I saw The Tingler, The Day the earth stood still (original, The fly (original) and many other great classics.