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Carver Theater (New Orleans)

Coordinates: 29°58′01″N 90°04′36″W / 29.96708°N 90.07665°W / 29.96708; -90.07665
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29°58′01″N 90°04′36″W / 29.96708°N 90.07665°W / 29.96708; -90.07665

Carver Theatre
Map
Address2101 Orleans Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
USA
TypePerforming arts
Capacity1,200
Current usePerforming arts venue
Construction
Opened1950
Closed1980
Reopened2014
Website
Venue Website

The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties.

History

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The Carver Theater, named after George Washington Carver, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1950, as a state-of-the-art theaters for blacks in New Orleans. The Carver Theater retired as a movie theater in 1980 and became a housing office operation and medical clinic.[2]

The theater sustained heavy damage from six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina. The building was completely renovated and opened in 2014 after a $8 million renovation.[3] During the renovation, the building's wood frame and drywall were removed. The exterior architectural details were preserved, including the display windows which once held movie posters.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Historic Carver Theater". carvertheater.org. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "The Historic Carver Theater History". carvertheater.org. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  3. ^ "Carver Theater developer sets April 30 opening for historic New Orleans venue". nola.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  4. ^ "Carver Theater reopens after $8 million restoration". wdsu.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.