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The '''Jefferson Theater''', located on the [[Downtown Mall]], is [[Charlottesville]]'s oldest theater. | The '''Jefferson Theater''', located on the [[Downtown Mall]], is [[Charlottesville]]'s oldest theater. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
The building that now houses the Jefferson Theater was originally built in [[1901]] as a bank.<ref name=Hook>{{cite-hook|title=Star reborn: Jefferson readied for next act|url=http://www.readthehook.com/79790/onarchitecture-star-reborn-jefferson-readied-next-act|author= Dave McNair|work=|publisher= The Hook|location=|publishdate= 24 Aug 2006|accessdate=28 Feb 2012}}</ref> It was then sold and reopened in 1912 as a "live performance theater that played host to silent movies, vaudeville acts and a historic list of live performers, ranging from Harry Houdini to The Three
Stooges." <ref name=A>{{cite web|title=Theater Information|url=http://www.jeffersontheater.com/theater-information;jsessionid=C3262A6E8847500AB7757AB397CBC3F0|author=|work=|publisher= The Jefferson Theater |location=|publishdate=2011|accessdate=28 Feb 2012}}</ref> | |||
The theater was damaged in a fire in [[1915]] and renovated by [[C. K. Howell]], the architect who also designed the architecture of the Empire and National theaters in Richmond. <ref name=Hook/> | |||
In [[1969]], a group of local businessmen purchased the building and re-named it the Cinema Theater and by the late 1970s it had acquired a reputation for showing so many x-rated films that locals nicknamed it "the Skinema." <ref name=Hook/> | |||
In [[1983]], owner [[Alton Martin]] sealed off the mezzanine to create the upstairs theater, renamed it the "Movie Palace," and began showing second-run films. <ref name=Hook/> Martin passed away and [[Hawes Spencer]] purchased the building in 1992. <ref name=Hook/> | |||
The building's most recent renovations were begun after its June [[2006]] closing. It was the result of a purchase by [[Coran Capshaw]].<ref>{{cite-progress|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/mall_theater_almost_ready_to_rock_n_roll/45307/|title= Mall theater almost ready to rock ‘n’ roll|author=Rachana Dixit|publishdate=Sept. 13 2009}}</ref> | |||
The theater reopened on [[November 27]], [[2009]], with a concert by the band [[Sons of Bill]]. <ref>{{cite-hook|title=Jefferson Theater to open November 27|url=http://www.readthehook.com/69560/jefferson-theater-open-november-27|author=Vijith Assar|pageno=|printno=845|printdate=November 12, 2009|publishdate=November 10, 2009|accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
The architectural style of the both the interior and the exterior of the Jefferson Theater are {{Wikipedia link|Adam_style|linktext=Adam-style|whylink=bare}} Classicism, known for classical Roman decorative motifs. <ref name=Hook/> | The architectural style of the both the interior and the exterior of the Jefferson Theater are {{Wikipedia link|Adam_style|linktext=Adam-style|whylink=bare}} Classicism, known for classical Roman decorative motifs. <ref name=Hook/> | ||
Since the 2009 remodeling, the Jefferson Theater has been equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, new restrooms, a restored balcony, and two full-service bars. <ref name=A/> | Since the 2009 remodeling, the Jefferson Theater has been equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, new restrooms, a restored balcony, and two full-service bars. <ref name=A/> | ||
==Map== | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 18:43, 29 December 2020
Coordinates: 38°1′50″N 78°28′52.5″W / 38.03056°N 78.48125°W
The Jefferson Theater, located on the Downtown Mall, is Charlottesville's oldest theater.
History
The building that now houses the Jefferson Theater was originally built in 1901 as a bank.[1] It was then sold and reopened in 1912 as a "live performance theater that played host to silent movies, vaudeville acts and a historic list of live performers, ranging from Harry Houdini to The Three Stooges." [2]
The theater was damaged in a fire in 1915 and renovated by C. K. Howell, the architect who also designed the architecture of the Empire and National theaters in Richmond. [1]
In 1969, a group of local businessmen purchased the building and re-named it the Cinema Theater and by the late 1970s it had acquired a reputation for showing so many x-rated films that locals nicknamed it "the Skinema." [1]
In 1983, owner Alton Martin sealed off the mezzanine to create the upstairs theater, renamed it the "Movie Palace," and began showing second-run films. [1] Martin passed away and Hawes Spencer purchased the building in 1992. [1]
The building's most recent renovations were begun after its June 2006 closing. It was the result of a purchase by Coran Capshaw.[3]
The theater reopened on November 27, 2009, with a concert by the band Sons of Bill. [4]
Features
The architectural style of the both the interior and the exterior of the Jefferson Theater are Adam-style Classicism, known for classical Roman decorative motifs. [1]
Since the 2009 remodeling, the Jefferson Theater has been equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, new restrooms, a restored balcony, and two full-service bars. [2]
Map
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Web. Star reborn: Jefferson readied for next act, Dave McNair, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, 24 Aug 2006, retrieved 28 Feb 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. Theater Information, The Jefferson Theater, 2011, retrieved 28 Feb 2012.
- ↑ Web. Mall theater almost ready to rock ‘n’ roll, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, Sept. 13 2009
- ↑ Web. Jefferson Theater to open November 27, Vijith Assar, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, November 10, 2009 Print. November 12, 2009 , 845, .