According to old city directories, three city center
theaters are still standing in Morganton. The Alva Theatre is the most
prominent and recognizable. According to a sign on the exterior of the
building, the Alva was in operation between 1929 and 1951. The building was constructed in a Spanish
revival style and is remarkable shape today, although it has not been a theater
for many years. It was owned by the Davis Brothers mid-century, who also owned
two other theaters in Morganton as well. The Mimosa Theater, which currently
houses a Japanese restaurant, and the Davis Theatre, occupied by a medical
practice adjacent to a microbrewery. Between the 1943 and 1950 city
directories, it appears that the Alva and Mimosa theaters closed, and the Davis
opened.
Locations: Alva: 202 North Sterling; Morganton, NC;
Mimosa: 107-09 South Green, Morganton, NC; Davis: 304 South Green, Morganton,
NC.
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| Alva Theatre |
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| Poster Frame from the Alva |
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| Mimosa Theatre |
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| Davis Theatre |
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