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Morton Theatre.

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Built in 1910 by Monroe Bowers "Pink" Morton, this historic vaudeville theatre is among the first in the nation built, owned, and operated by an African American. Located at what was known as Athens' "Hot Corner," the center of Black business, the theatre hosted legendary performers like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. The Morton Building also housed Black professionals, including the first Black woman dentist licensed in Georgia. Renovated in the 1990s, it now serves as a performing arts venue.
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https://www.mortontheatre.com/
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Historic Locations
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195 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601