The Fox Theatre opened its doors on Christmas day in 1929. The feature was a Mickey Mouse in “Steamboat Willie.” Nine decades later, the historic movie palace and concert venue has become a landmark destination for families and performers.
Then, in 1975 the Fox Theatre was scheduled to be demolished for a parking lot. Atlanta residents rallied, protested and gave time and money to save it. Artists from Linda Rondstadt to Liberace to Lynyrd Skynard performed benefits concerts and thanks to their collective efforts, the Fabulous Fox stands today.
In 2008, The Fox Theatre Institute was established to preserve and restore historic theaters around the state of Georgia.
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