Nelson Theater in Mount Jackson
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Title
Nelson Theater in Mount Jackson
Subject
Theaters - Virginia - Mount Jackson
Mount Jackson (Va)
Description
Interior view of the Nelson Theater located in Mount Jackson, Virginia.
The theater was built in 1937 by local businessman, Burgess Nelson, and was once the largest in the county. It closed in the 1960s.
Rows of seating are in the foreground and the curtained stage is in the back of the image.
As of 2025, the building is being restored and is due to re-open in mid 2026.
The theater was built in 1937 by local businessman, Burgess Nelson, and was once the largest in the county. It closed in the 1960s.
Rows of seating are in the foreground and the curtained stage is in the back of the image.
As of 2025, the building is being restored and is due to re-open in mid 2026.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
Identified in 2025 by Zach Hottel.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
040121
Original Format
Film Negative
Physical Dimensions
8x10 Film
Collection
Citationzork
Morrison Studio, “Nelson Theater in Mount Jackson,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed December 5, 2025, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/74437.
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