Programs from the Century Theatre, located at 520 E. Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi, 1902-1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre announcement, Jackson, Mississippi, 1902 April
Announcement from F.T. Raiford of the Century Theatre in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 9, 1902. The Boston Ideal Opera Company will perform "The Pretty Persian", "Falka" and Fra Diavola" from April 14-15, 1902. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 February
Program (Vol. 2, No. 59) for "The Manxman" performed by James O'Neil and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning February 17, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 November
Program for "A Night on Broadway" performed by Charles A. Murray and Mack Ollie and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning November 12, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 October
Program for "Lady Berinthia's Secret" performed by Mrs. LeMoyne and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning October 23, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 October
Program for "Carmen" performed by the Rose Cecilia Shay Grand Opera Company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning October 27, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 October
Program for "As You Like It" performed by Elizabeth Kennedy and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning October 31, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1903 September
Program for "Devil's Auction" performed at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning September 28, 1903. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1904 February
Program for "The Chaperons" performed at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning February 26, 1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1904 February
Program for "King Dodo" performed by Richard Golden and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning February 11, 1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1904 January
Program for "The Storks" performed at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning January 28, 1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1904 November
Program No. 17 for "Busy Izzy" performed by George Sidney and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning November 10, 1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
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Century Theatre program, Jackson, Mississippi, 1904 November
Program No. 13 for "Our New Man" performed by Harry Beresford and company at the Century Theatre, Jackson, Mississippi, beginning November 1, 1904. Construction of the Century Theatre at 520 E. Capitol Street began in 1900, hence the name, and it opened in 1901. Seating was listed at 1,475. Various operators over the life span include, Paramount-Publix, Paramount-Richards and Paramount-Gulf States. The Century Theatre was in operation until the early 1950s when the seating capacity had been reduced to 900. The building was demolished in the early 1960s.
