Holly Theatre (Dahlonega, Georgia)
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{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Holly Theatre
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| image = Holly Theatre by Holly Bokash.JPG
| caption =
| location = 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega, Georgia
| coordinates = {{coord|34.5316|-83.9859|region:US-GA_type:landmark|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = USA Georgia#USA
| map_caption = Location in Georgia##Location in United States
| built = {{Start date|1948}}
| architect = G.R. Vinson
| builder = G.R. Vinson
| architecture = Moderne
| added = February 21, 2002
| area = {{convert|0.1|acre}}
| refnum = 02000080{{NRISref|version=2010a}}
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Holly Theatre is a historic theater in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, US, which was constructed as a movie theater in 1948, and is currently operated as a non-profit theatrical venue.{{Cite news|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/travel/article22330428.html|title=Weekend Adventures: Enjoy wineries and more in Dahlonega, Ga.|work=charlotteobserver|access-date=2017-08-16|language=en}} It puts on performances of musicals and straight plays, generally five mainstage productions a season, and a varying number of children's shows.{{Cite news|url=http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/archives/108330/|title=New scenes at historic Holly Theater|access-date=2017-08-16|language=en}}
Between shows, it hosts concerts and community events, and can be rented for events. Additionally, it provides acting and dance classes for children and adults. It seats 256 on the main level and an additional 50 in the balcony. The building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=02000080}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Holly Theatre |publisher=National Park Service|author= |date= |accessdate=August 2, 2020}} With {{NRHP url|id=02000080|photos=y|title=accompanying pictures}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.hollytheater.com/ Holly Theatre website]
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
Category:National Register of Historic Places in Lumpkin County, Georgia
Category:Theatres completed in 1948
Category:Buildings and structures in Lumpkin County, Georgia
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