Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ritz Theatre
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015
1. Refurbished Ritz Theater Marker
The Ritz Theatre opened its doors on this site September 14, 1936, and for more than fifty (50) years prided itself as the “Hub of the Brewton Community.” Between its first feature, "Yours For the Asking” and its last, “Crocodile Dundee,” shown January 22, 1987, the Ritz served as stage for fashion shows, beauty pageants, dances, and various other community events. Stars of the “Grand Ole Opry” and “Hollywood” made live appearances at the Ritz. The Ritz was the community’s prime source of reliable news from the battle front during World War II. With a seating capacity for 761, the Ritz was the place to be on Saturday afternoon for generations of children.
This legacy of the Ritz Theatre has been perpetuated with the construction of this community message center in March 1996.Erected 1996 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1848.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Robbins & McGowin Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Brewton (about 600 feet away); Burnt Corn Park Cistern (about 700 feet away); Hart Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Escambia County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Leigh Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brewton.
August 13, 2010
2. Community Message Center
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 23, 2018
3. Ritz Theatre Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 23, 2018
4. Ritz Theatre Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015
5. Marker with logging mural in background.
August 13, 2010
6. Ritz Theater Marker before being refurbished.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,306 times since then and 137 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2020. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on December 20, 2010. 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on December 20, 2010. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
