Temple Theater
National Register of Historic Places

Temple Theater

Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Listed
December 18, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
79003407

About this property

The Hamasa Shrine Temple Theater, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, is a historic theater located at 2320 8th Street in Meridian, Mississippi. The Temple Theater was constructed in the Moorish Revival style and began screening silent films in 1928. The theater features a Byzantine motif, a swirl of marble fountains, and large bronze chandeliers. At the time of its construction, the theater contained one of the largest stages in the United States, second only to the Roxy Theater in New York City. The theater houses one of only two Robert Morton theatre organs still installed in their original locations in the State of Mississippi – the other being installed at the Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Both organs are under the care and restoration efforts of the Magnolia Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS). The Temple, originally used for vaudeville and movies, is now used year-round for area events, live stage shows, plays, and concerts.

Location

2318 8th St.
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
32.36524, -88.70251

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Temple Theater listed on the National Register?

Temple Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Temple Theater?

Temple Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Temple Theater?

The period of significance for Temple Theater is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1928.

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