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Tour Monroe

If you follow the walking tour of Monroe, stop number 11 is Center Theater (1940) - 120 South Main Street.

Center Theater (1940) - 120 South Main Street

The theater was constructed in a vaguely Art Deco style. It opened on February 9, 1940 and featured “Remember the Night” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray. During World War II, it was used by troops from Camp Sutton, the local army base, as a headquarters and for entertainment. After more than fifty years spanning Cowboys and Indians to romance and murder, the Center Theater closed its doors in December 1991.

News and Notes

Lotus Salon on Main Street

Tue., Apr. 15, 08 – Linda Graham has relocated her beauty salon in the historic Belk Building at 201 Main Street in Monroe. Call her at (704) 668-1894 to …more

Blu Moon Cafe open for dinner

Tue., Apr. 15, 08 – Downtown Monroe's newest cafe -- Blu Moon Cafe at 232 E. Franklin Street -- has extended its hours for the dinner crowd.   S …more

Spring events in Downtown

Mon., Mar. 31, 08 – There are lots of events in Downtown Monroe this spring. Take a look at the calendar and join in the fun! Open Air Market …more

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