Backstreet Opry

115 1st Avenue NE,
Vernon, AL 35592

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Previously operated by: Cobb Theatres

Previous Names: Lamar Theater

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 205.695.7029

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Backstreet Opry

The Lamar Theater opened on September 6 1940 with Roland Young in Private Affairs". It operated as a movie theatre until 1973. It became a live music venue name Backstreet Opry which was still open in January 2014. By March 2024 the front of the building was occupied as office space for Reeves Auto Wholesale dealer. The vacant building still stands in 2025.

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on September 12, 2007 at 10:57 pm

The Lamar was operated by Cobb Theaters in the early sixties.

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on June 30, 2016 at 10:49 am

Website: http://vernonal.org/backstreet-opry/ Appears to be open only sporadically.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on May 31, 2021 at 4:32 pm

The Lamar Theatre Opened On September 6, 1940 With Roland Young In “Private Affairs”.

Norman Plant
Norman Plant on July 29, 2025 at 2:41 pm

This one is vacant and deteriorating.

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