Galaxy Theatre
134 W. Main Street,
Williamston,
NC
27892
134 W. Main Street,
Williamston,
NC
27892
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Previously operated by: Stewart and Everett
Architects: Fred A. Bishop
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Watts Theatre, Cinema
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Opened as the Watts Theatre on January 26, 1929 with Tom Mix in “King Cowboy”. It was taken over by Stewart 7 Everett in 1968 and they renamed it Cinema. Taken over by an independent operator in in 1987, it was renamed Galaxy Theatre. The Galaxy Theatre was closed by 1988 and was operating as a rock concert venue in the late-1980’s. It has since been demolished.
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The Galaxy Theatre was opened in 1929 as the Watts Theatre. Stewart & Everett bought the Watts Theatre in 1968 and renamed it the Cinema; it closed in 1981. Carmike Cinemas inherited the vacant theater when they bought S&E in 1986, but did not reopen the theater themselves. Instead, the Cinema was leased to an independent operator in 1987 and reopened as the Galaxy Theatre. The Galaxy Theatre closed by 1988 and has since been demolished.
The Viccar Theatre was across the street from the Watts/Cinema/Galaxy Theatre (139 West Main Street), next door to Rose’s 5-10-25 Cent Store. The former Viccar Theatre still stands but has been converted to retail.
The Galaxy Theatre (aka Watts Theatre, Cinema) was located at 134 West Main Street. It is now an empty lot.
WATTS THEATRE OPENED JANUARY 26, 1929.
Opened on January 26, 1929 with Tom Mix in “King Cowboy” along with an unnamed comedy and serial.