The Orpheum in Memphis, Tennessee. Built as the Grand Opera House in 1890 and billed as the classiest theatre outside of New York City. Became a part of the Orpheum vaudeville shows in 1907. Burnt to the ground in 1923 and rebuilt in 1928. From 1940 until 1976 it was a movie theater with Malco Theaters. In 1977 they started Broadway shows here. Closed for renovations all of 1983. Movies, shows and stand-up continues even today. Sitting across Main Street from the infamous Beale Street, at midnight on a Thursday, it really catches your eye.
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