The Alamo Theater
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N 32° 18.246 W 090° 11.319
15S E 764712 N 3577616
A Blues Trail marker located in the historic district along Farish Street in Jackson, MS.
Waymark Code: WM87E3
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2010
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Marker Text:
The Alamo Theatre opened at this location in 1949. Prior to that the Alamo occupied two other spots in the area. The theatre showed movies, hosted music competitions, and presented blues and jazz concerts by artists such as Nat “King” Cole, Elmore James, Louis Jordan, and Cab Calloway during the 1940s and ‘50s. Gospel groups and vocal ensembles also performed. Local resident Dorothy Moore’s many victories at Alamo talent contests ultimately led to a successful recording career.
Date Installed:: 2009/4/1
Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Blues Commission
Related Website:: [Web Link]
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