Historic Theatres in Tampa

Please help connect Tampa's historic theatres to the people who have enjoyed them over the years. Our goal is to preserve their history via a documentary film and book. Share any stories and information you have at: historictheatresintampa@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the project, please contact award winning filmmaker and Tampa native Renee Warmack who is partnering with the project's Founder and Tampa native, Kelly Hickman at: https://reneewarmackproductions.com/contact/

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Electric/Favorite/Prince Theatre (Downtown)

Opening on June 11, 1907, the Electric Theatre (located at 904 Franklin, on the NW corner of Franklin and Cass) came equipped with "the latest improved Edison machine, bigger and better than any heretofore seen in Tampa." At some point between August of 1908 and May of 1909 the Electric closed. The space briefly became The Bright Light Restaurant, but was reopened as the Favorite Theatre on December 6, 1909 and then the Prince Theatre on February 11, 1913. In August of 1917 the Prince Theatre became the New Prince and was relocated to 1118 Franklin. 904 Franklin was converted to a hat shop.

June 11, 1907

December 5, 1909

February 13, 1913

Historic Theatres in Tampa