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Built in 1916, the Eagle Theatre was renamed to the Vitaphone Theatre in 1931. Audiences could see performances for low prices compared to other theatres and the theatre also provided the first movie with sound in the city. Today, the structure is a site occupied by the Manchester Place luxury apartments in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Eagle/Vitaphone theatre stage

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The Elm Street Facade of Eagle Theatre

Building, Window, Sky, Black-and-white

In January of 1916, the Eagle Theatre opened its doors to the public. It was renamed to the Vitaphone Theatre by 1941, but may have closed soon after the renaming. The Eagle Theatre made sure that audiences could see performances almost every afternoon for relatively low prices, causing a surge in customers. The theatre also provided the first movie with sound in the city. During the Great Depression, the theatre allowed for people to come in during their “dish night” to grab a plate or bowl and engage in social interaction. Currently, the structure is a site occupied by the Manchester Place luxury apartments.

Accessed April 28th 2021. http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/41666.

Accessed April 28th 2021. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=ff6646933877433080e6850e0eecdc23.

Image Sources(Click to expand)

https://www.creinhardt.com/projects/manchester-theatres/vitaphone-theatre/

https://manchester.pastperfectonline.com/photo/687D92EB-155E-4C9C-B026-190543332009