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Which historic movie theaters are still operating in Louisiana?

Did you know there are old theaters from the golden age of Hollywood still operating in Louisiana?

Some of these antique movie palaces are still rolling movies for the big screen, while others have been renovated and converted into venues for events, live music and art performances.

We rounded up a list of historical movie houses across the state that make the perfect destinations to take in film history while enjoying some top-notch entertainment. Take an in-state road trip to see the beauty of these historic buildings while you catch a flick or live performance.

Historic theaters still showing films

1914

Prytania Theater in New Orleans

1928

Fiske Theater in Oak Grove

1937

Queen Cinema in Eunice

1946

Spring Theater in Springfield

Theaters turned into music + arts venues

1928

Columbia Theatre in Hammond

1937

The Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge

1947

Joy Theater in New Orleans

1950

Carver Theater in New Orleans

Source: CinemaTreasures.org

Olivia Deffes
Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.