First Historical photo of Liberty Theater
Title
First Historical photo of Liberty Theater
Description
An important photograph of the Liberty Theatre shortly after its opening in 1925. The building invites patrons to experience a vibrant mix of films and live performances. As the only theater in Columbus where African Americans could attend during segregation, the Liberty Theatre served as a vital cultural and social hub for the Black community, hosting everything from silent movies to vaudeville acts.
Date
1925
Language
English
Contributor
Diego Montes, Eva Ruiz, Enluis Montes, Sebastian Ocando and Ty Gable
Source
“Downtown,” Columbus, Georgia: Hear Us Talking, Georgia Public Library Service, accessed October 12, 2025, https://georgialibraries.omeka.net/s/CVL-Columbus-Georgia-Hear-Us-Talking/page/downtown
Files
Collection
Citation
“First Historical photo of Liberty Theater,” Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections , accessed October 23, 2025, http://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/items/show/4376.