Holly Theatre is a historic theater in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, US, which was constructed as a movie theater in 1948, and is currently operated as a non-profit theatrical venue.[2] It puts on performances of musicals and straight plays, generally five mainstage productions a season, and a varying number of children's shows.[3]
Holly Theatre | |
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  Location in Georgia  Location in United States | |
| Location | 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 34°31′54″N 83°59′09″W / 34.5316°N 83.9859°W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1948 |
| Built by | G.R. Vinson |
| Architect | G.R. Vinson |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000080[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 21, 2002 |
Between shows, it hosts concerts and community events, and can be rented for events. Additionally, it provides acting and dance classes for children and adults. It seats 256 on the main level and an additional 50 in the balcony. The building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[4]
See also
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edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Weekend Adventures: Enjoy wineries and more in Dahlonega, Ga". charlotteobserver. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- ^ "New scenes at historic Holly Theater". Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Holly Theatre". National Park Service. Retrieved August 2, 2020. With accompanying pictures
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