PEEKING INTO THE PAST: Alameda Theatre - The Stanly News & Press

PEEKING INTO THE PAST: Alameda Theatre - The Stanly News & Press

Have you ever wondered where the name for the Alameda Theatre originated? According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word Alameda means “a public promenade bordered with trees.” This definition is interesting but does not explain why our local theater had that name. Albemarle’s Alameda Theatre began in July 1916. At first, due to it being an outdoor theatre, it was sometimes known as the Airdome. It is thought to have been located across the street …