Cox Capitol Theatre
The Cox Capitol Theatre is located in downtown Macon, Georgia, USA, on 382 Second Street. The Cox Capitol Theatre serves as a movie theatre and live entertainment venue.
History
Commercial Savings and Loan was the first building located at 382 Second Street.[1] It was built in 1897, but closed shortly after. In 1900, Strong Shoe Company purchased the building and resided there for 15 years.[1] According to the Macon Daily Telegraph, the Cox was converted into a movie theater in 1917 and was officially opened to the public." [2] In 1917, The Cox Capitol Theatre became the first public venue to offer air conditioning.[3] After 58 years, the Cox Theatre closed in 1975.[4]
Today
A man named Tony Long had a vision for downtown Macon, Georgia. He led a group of people and launched a $1.2 million renovation to restore the Cox Theatre.[4] According to Kap Stann's book called "Moon Georgia," the Cox Capitol Theatre reopened in 2006. The Cox Capitol Theatre is a movie house and live entertainment venue.
- The Theatre serves as Macon's venue for:
- Concerts
- -From rock bands to first-class musical tours
- Second-run movies
- -Such as vintage and independent films
- Film festivals [5]
The Board of Directors[3]
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- David Thompson (Chair) - Restoration, Finance, Fundraising Committees
- Tony Long (Vice Chair) - Head of Restorations, Programming Committees
- Mark Driver (Treasurer) - Finance, Fundraising Committees
- Wesley Griffith (Secretary) - Programming, Marketing Committees
- Gene Dunwody, Jr. - Architect, Fundraising Committees
- Brad Evans - Programming, Marketing Committees
- Duke Groover – Legal Counsel, Fundraising Committees
- Larry L. Najera, Jr.- Marketing, Fundraising Committees
- Brad Powell - Programming, Seat Sales, Fundraising Committees
- Morris Purcel - Fundraising Committee
- Teresa Roach – Marketing, Fundraising Committees
- Terrell Sandefur – Marketing, Fundraising Committees
Rentals
The Cox Capitol Theatre serves as a rental space for events such as receptions, parties and fundraisers.
Timeline
- August 1927: $8,000 permit issued for Capitol repairs
- October 1930: due to the closing of the Rialto, the Capitol becomes the number one theatre in Macon for first-run movies.
- May 1946: the Capitol gets renovations which include air conditioning and candy and popcorn bars.
- April 2006: Cox Communications donated $300,000 to sponsor a lighted theatre marquee that replicates the one that was on the building when it first opened in 1916.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/history.htm>.
- ↑ Morris, Linda S. "Capitol Theatre receives grant for sound system." Macon Telegraph, The (GA) (2006): Newspaper Source. EBSCO. Web. 1 Dec. 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/about.htm>.
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- ↑ "Cox Capitol Theatre." Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, Georgia - Venue for Movies, Music, Events and Meetings. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com/_pages/about.htm>.
- ↑ Stann, Kap. "Heartland Georgia." Moon Georgia. 186+. Google Books. Web. 01 Dec. 2010. <http://books.google.com/books?id=hyREtXrR90IC&pg=PA186&dq=The Cox Capitol Theatre&hl=en&ei=63r2TJDWCMOqlAeh7Z3BBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=The Cox Capitol Theatre&f=false>.
- ↑ Fabian, Liz. "Let it show: Inaugural film festival gets under way in Macon." Macon Telegraph, The (GA) (2006): Newspaper Source. EBSCO. Web. 1 Dec. 2010.
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