Civic Theatre (New Orleans, Louisiana)

USA / Louisiana / Gretna / New Orleans, Louisiana / O'Keefe Avenue, 510
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uilt by architect Sam Stone in 1906, this Beaux Arts style venue is believed to be the oldest surviving theatre in New Orleans. Originally opening as the Schubert, the theatre has operated under many names, including the Lafayette, the Star and the Poché. It was renamed the Civic in 1951 and turned into the Civic Disco during the 1970s. While the adjacent arcade structures were converted into loft apartments in the 2000s, the theatre sat idle for years. Today, when you come in through the new alley entrance off O’Keefe Street, you’ll find a magnificent venue that now stands as a link between the rich past and dynamic future of New Orleans.
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Coordinates:   29°56'58"N   90°4'24"W
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