
City - Decatur, AL - Fishing Tackle and Drugs 1942

by Mike Savad
Title
City - Decatur, AL - Fishing Tackle and Drugs 1942
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Colorized Photo
Description
Hand colored photo from 1942, July
Original title: Decatur, Alabama
Photographer: Jack Delano
Location: 101 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL
In its day, Loyd's drug store was probably a local hangout, and the best spot for getting fishing tackle. At some point in time it was removed and replaced by some other building.
The Princess theater on the other hand is still there. It was built in 1887, but it started as a livery stable, a place you could park a horse.
But in 1919 it was transformed into a silent film & Vaudeville venue, eventually becoming a theater with 677 seats. It officially closed in 1978. But they loved it so much they put some money into it and renovated it, opening it as a performing arts center. Keeping that wonderful Art Deco sign intact.
The two buildings that are on the sides of the Princess are still there still.
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March 14th, 2024
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