Historic Plaque to Be Placed on the Star Theater

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, Star Theater, October 4, 2018

TOCCOA, GA – The second historic plaque in the 2018 – 2019 series of plaques dedicated to downtown buildings will be unveiled on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 5 p.m., at the Star Theater on West Doyle Street.

The Star Theater was constructed between 1913 and 1917 as a single-screen movie theater. The first theater in Downtown Toccoa, it opened in the early days of silent pictures. The theater closed down around 1950, and later opened as both a dry cleaner and a barber shop. In 2016, new owner Chris Irvin meticulously restored the theater to its original look, including through preservation-minded work on the floors, ceiling, and façade. More information will be available at the Historic Plaque ceremony this Thursday.

 The historic plaque program highlights historic buildings in Toccoa, and the remaining plaques are set to follow each month. Once all plaques have been installed, they will be added to Main Street Toccoa’s Historic Walking Tour Guide.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding the Historic Plaque Program. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

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