Washington Theatre
1105 Washington Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
70130
1105 Washington Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
70130
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Previously operated by: Saenger Amusement Company, Sobel-Richards Enterprises, United Theaters Inc.
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The Washington Theatre was opened by 1913. In 1917 it was given a makeover to the plans of architect Moise H. Goldstein Sr. and was operated by Sobel-Richards Enterprises. It could accomodate 250 patrons. In 1925 Saenger Amusements was the operator. United Theatres Inc. were the operators around 1929 when they equipped the theatre for talkies. The theatre was closed on June 13, 1937 with Joan Crawford in “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney”. Cause of closure was a fire which destroyed the theatre.
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The Washington opened under Central Amusement Co. in 1913. A 1917 refresh to the plans of architect Moise H. Goldstein improved ventilation for the Sobel-Richards-Shear venue. United Theatres added sound to remain viable.
The Washington ended service on June 13, 1937 with “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney” as the last of its offerings. Fire destroyed the venue - United’s third blaze finale of the year - that day. Its remnants - just its walls - were soon demolished