The Historic Carver Theatre

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ONLINE AUCTION JULY 17-23
THE HISTORIC CARVER THEATRE
2101 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
www.CarverTheatreAuction.com

Property Highlights:
• 17,613+/- square feet total
• Seats 600+ comfortably
• Five restrooms (two on each floor plus backstage private green room restroom)
• Elevator
• State-of-the-art audio/visual/fiber optics equipment attains an optimal acoustic and visual experience
• Beamless construction and flat flooring provide outstanding views
• Full-size stage and audio-visual equipment
• Box office
• Secure parking for 24 vehicles
• Bar, concession area, and lounge areas on each floor
• “Green Room” with living room, rest room, and shower for talent
• The theatre is located in an Enterprise Zone and Opportunity Zone
• Structures qualify for State and Federal Historic tax credits and New Market tax credits due to location.
• The starting bid of $2,000,000 is far below the renovation costs of $8,000,000+
• Theatre Address: 2101 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116, Lot A-1, Square 268, 139/140 x 155

Additional properties included for parking or future commercial, retail, or residential development:
-2035-37 Orleans Ave., Lot 111, Square 253, 60x75, HU-MU, 3232 SF 2-story Comm. Bldg.
-2119 Orleans Ave., Lot 109, Square 268, 16x78, HU-MU
-2121 Orleans Ave., Lot 5, Square 268, 16x78, HU-MU
-2125 Orleans Ave., Lot 4, Square 268, 31x78, HU-MU, Bldg.
-2139 Orleans Ave., Lot 113, Square 268, 31x78x50 x var and Lot X N Galvez 28x10x31, Bldg.
-2201 Orleans Ave., Lot 1, Square 283, 28x79, HU-MU
-2205 Orleans Ave., Lot 2, Square 283, 58x79, HU-MU, Bldg.
-2209 Orleans Ave., Lot 3, Square283, 27x79. lot

-2036 St. Ann St., Lot 8-A, Square 253, 60x80, HU-RD2
-2118 St. Ann St., Lot R, Square 268, 30x78, HU-MU, lot
-2126 St. Ann St., Lot 18, Square 268, 31x78, HU-RD2, lot
-2128 St. Ann St., Lot 97A, 16x78,
-2130 St. Ann St., Lot 19, Square 268, 16x78, HU-RD2, lot
-2134 St. Ann St., Lot 20, Square 268, 32x78HU-RD2, lot

Located at 2101 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans' Tremé neighborhood, the Historic Carver Theater stands as a testament to African-American cultural heritage and resilience. Since its inception in 1950, the theater has undergone significant transformations—from a pioneering entertainment venue to a medical clinic, and, following devastation from Hurricane Katrina, a restored cultural landmark. . The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located just ten blocks from the French Quarter.

Opened on September 29, 1950, the Carver Theater was designed by Dallas-based architect Jack Corgan. Named after the esteemed African American scientist George Washington Carver, it was hailed as “America’s finest theater exclusively for colored patrons” during the segregation era.
“It was the ‘ultimate’ all-Black movie house,” the National Register of Historic Places states.
The opulent building originally cost $300,000 in 1950, with 1,050 seats and marble partitions in the bathrooms.
The Carver quickly became a cultural hub in Tremé, hosting films, concerts, plays, and community events. Its opening featured John Wayne's "The Sands of Iwo Jima" and "Unknown Island," preceded by a Woody Woodpecker cartoon . The theater provided a vital space for African Americans to enjoy entertainment during a period when segregation limited such opportunities.
The listed price is the starting bid for the online auction.
Auction Terms: Cash sale, $25,000 cert. funds bid deposit required and proof of funds, 30-day closing, as is where is, with reserve, Ten percent auction premium added to the final bid, two percent broker cooperation.

Orleans Avenue corner N. Johnson just a few blocks from the French Quarter

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