This morning H and I and some of our friends took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta.
The building is gorgeous and so rich with history. It was originally built in the late 1920’s as the headquarters of the 5,000-member Shriners organization. When the Great Depression took its toll, the Shriners were obliged to negotiate a deal with William Fox, who turned it into a movie house. It eventually became a performing arts theatre and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
I’ve seen several events in the Fox, including The Nutcracker Ballet with my mom many years ago. If you’ve never been, it’s well worth the trip.
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