ROXY . AVON  .  CHELSEA 619 Chelsea Av
 
   

Chelsea c. 1915-17 .   Avon  c. 1937-38  .  Roxy c.  1939-1958   .  Seats 425

The Chelsea is listed in the Memphis Directories from 1915-1917.  The Avon is listed from 1937-1938.  The Roxy is listed from 1939-1958 and was owned by Mr. Ferrante.

Location Roxy Theatre - today

 

 
 

 

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Walter Bolton:  "Name changed to ROXY in the 40's.  Owned by Mr. Ferrante.  In part of the theater, near the front, were dining room chairs bolted together instead of regular theatre seats"  

 

 

 

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