In 1974, Atlanta's Fox Theatre closed as Southern Bell planned to demolish it for a headquarters; residents raised $3 million to save it, and the landmark now hosts 250+ shows a year
- The Fox opened its doors on December 25, 1929, with Disney's Steamboat Willie among its early cinematic attractions.
- Its lavish surroundings quickly became part of the experience, drawing audiences not only for films but also for live entertainment, opera, dances and stage performances.
- On a busy stretch of Peachtree Street, the Fox Theatre looks less like a cinema and more like a palace that somehow landed in the middle of the city.
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- The Fox opened its doors on December 25, 1929, with Disney's Steamboat Willie among its early cinematic attractions.
- Its lavish surroundings quickly became part of the experience, drawing audiences not only for films but also for live entertainment, opera, dances and stage performances.
- On a busy stretch of Peachtree Street, the Fox Theatre looks less like a cinema and more like a palace that somehow landed in the middle of the city.
Sources: Times of India