The Swanee Theater.
What a cool story behind the place.
The Swanee Theatre was built in 1939 and closed in 1974. It was one of four theatres in downtown Kannapolis that served as entertainment for the Cannon Mills textile plant employees.
Now, the Swanee Theatre is the only live music and event venue in Kannapolis.
While it no longer operates as a movie theatre, the Swanee still pays a noticeable tribute to its original use. Inside the venue are original chairs and movie posters, as well as some of the same colors and design elements. Outside, the marquee is a replica of the original, and Lingafelt bought the same 1940’s Ford model that was once owned by the Swanee’s projectionist. It serves as the trademark of the theatre.
On its roof, the theatre still has the same whistle used to signal shift changes at Cannon Mills. Lingafelt blows it every Friday at 5 p.m.
Going to be there Friday with the Grateful Brothers. Can't wait to see it in person.
What a cool story behind the place.
The Swanee Theatre was built in 1939 and closed in 1974. It was one of four theatres in downtown Kannapolis that served as entertainment for the Cannon Mills textile plant employees.
Now, the Swanee Theatre is the only live music and event venue in Kannapolis.
While it no longer operates as a movie theatre, the Swanee still pays a noticeable tribute to its original use. Inside the venue are original chairs and movie posters, as well as some of the same colors and design elements. Outside, the marquee is a replica of the original, and Lingafelt bought the same 1940’s Ford model that was once owned by the Swanee’s projectionist. It serves as the trademark of the theatre.
On its roof, the theatre still has the same whistle used to signal shift changes at Cannon Mills. Lingafelt blows it every Friday at 5 p.m.
Going to be there Friday with the Grateful Brothers. Can't wait to see it in person.
