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Object Type |
Property File |
Title |
446 King Street (American Theater) |
Scope & Content |
Constructed 1942; remodeled 1947. Augustus Constantine, architect. Constructed in the Modern style for the Pastime Amusement Company, this uptown theater was named in honor of American servicemen and others working for "victory over the axis powers." Seating 900, this simple building was outfitted with the latest technology, and a large American eagle topped its proscenium arch. Rehabilitation of the building, which retains its exterior marquee and curtain wall facade with stepped parapet, began in 1996 for its use as a virtual reality theater. File contains theater history from the book Movie Theaters of Charleston. No photos on file. Image in this record is from book Movie Theaters of Charleston. |
Subjects |
Historic buildings--South Carolina--Charleston Commercial buildings--South Carolina--Charleston Movie theaters--South Carolina--Charleston |
Search Terms |
King Street |
Physical Description |
1 File Folder |
Object ID # |
KING.446.1 |