Record #:

38266

Author(s):

Tomlin, Jimmy

Abstract:

The building reopened and named after one of the town’s native sons has functioned as a theater once before, from 1939-2006. Because of this, the present Don Gibson Theater and former State Theater still serves as a memory making site for Shelby citizens, into the third generation.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 4, Sept 2012, p19-20, 22

Subject(s):

Gibson, Don, 1928-2003; The State Theatre (Shelby) ; Don Gibson Theatre (Shelby); Shelby--Description and travel; Cleveland County--Description and travel; Historic buildings