The Shoals Theater opened in October, 1948.

Sketch of the Shoals Theater from 1948.

Opening Day ad for the Shoals Theater, October 21, 1948

Inside, the theater had seating for 1,350

The concession stand inside the theater

Congratulatory ad from the opening of the Shoals Theater

Shoals Theater in the early 1950's.

1969 ad for the Wild Bunch at Shoals Theater

Ad for Crump Camera Shop, which operated at 117 N. Seminary from 1948 until 1983.

Ad from Stamps Florist, 1948.

A parade passes in front of the Shoals Theater during the 1950s

Shoals Theater during the 1990's, before the renovation of the marquee.