Alabama Theatre (Birmingham, Alabama)

 theatre, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historic landmark, historical building, Mission Revival (architecture)

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1817 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2262
www.alabamatheatre.com

The Alabama Theatre was built from April to December of 1927 at a cost of $1,500,000. It was originally operated by Paramount's Publix Theatre chain as its flagship for the southeast region of the U.S.. The theater was designed by Graven and Mayger.

The Alabama Theatre was designated as the "Official State Historic Theatre" in 1993 by the Alabama legislature. The theatre was thoroughly cleaned and restored in 1998. It still features its original Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The theatre, having a seating capacity of 2,200, hosts around 250 entertainment events a year. It is one of only two surviving theatres in Birmingham's theatre district, the other being the Lyric Theatre.

The Alabama Theatre was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 15, 1977 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1979:

Built: 1927
Restored: 1998
Architect: Graven & Mayger
Architectural style: Mission Revival; Spanish Renaissance Revival
Area: 0.6 acres
Date added to NRHP: 11/13/1979
Other designations: Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage