156. History & Haunts of The Brown Theatre
Description
This episode explores the rich history and significance of the Brown Theater in Louisville, detailing its evolution from a premier theater to a movie house, its role in civil rights protests, and its modern-day significance as a community resource. The discussion also touches on ghost stories associated with the theater and the importance of the arts in society.
Special thanks to Christian Adelberg and William Richards with Kentucky Performing Arts for taking the time to speak with me.
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Some additional resources related to this episode:
https://www.filsonhistorical.org/archive/news_v6n4_theater.html
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232566705.pdf
https://ket.org/program/living-the-story-the-rest-of-the-story/raoul-cunningham-892/https://youtu.be/Q9IZcywXtJg
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