Rose Theatre
414 NW Fifth Avenue,
Gainesville,
FL
32601
414 NW Fifth Avenue,
Gainesville,
FL
32601
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Previous Names: Lincoln Theatre
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The theatre emerged from an older venue originally known as the Lincoln Theatre opened by 1946. It was was listed as (Closed) in the 1950 & 1951 editions of Film Daily Yearbook. It was renamed and functioned prominently as the Rose Theater from 1950 thru 1955. Historical records show it was actively providing film entertainment to Gainesville’s African American community alongside the nearby Perry Theater (1948-1955). The neighborhood entertainment hub shifted as surrounding venues changed hands or closed down. (Gainesville Sun)
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According to AI the Rose served the Pleasant Street African-American community “along side” the Lincoln. An article by the University of Florida indicates this northside community was serviced by the Rose and Lincoln theatres while the Perry was on the south side.