National Register of Historic Places

Temple Theatre

Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina
Listed
September 7, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001895

About this property

The Temple Theatre is an historic performance center in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The Temple Theatre was built in 1925 by Robert Ingram, Sr. (owner of the Sanford Coca-Cola Bottling Company), at a time when Sanford had a population of only 3,500. The name "Temple" comes from being located next door to what was once Sanford's Masonic Lodge. The following quote ran in a 1925 issue of the Sanford Express, "In erecting this modern theater, he has spared no expense to make it an up-to-date playhouse." The two-story, brick building is 50 feet wide and 92 feet deep and is decorated with cut stone details in a blend of Colonial Revival and Art Deco styles.

Location

120 Carthage St.
Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina
35.48114, -79.17868

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Downtown Sanford Historic District (Additional Documentation)
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When was Temple Theatre listed on the National Register?

Temple Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Temple Theatre?

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

What is the period of significance for Temple Theatre?

The period of significance for Temple Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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