In The Early 20th Century, Birmingham AL Had 20 Theatres In Five Blocks. Then… THEATRE Posted: April 19, 2019 11:32 am They closed from neglect. Most were abandoned or turned into storefronts. Now, one-by-one they’re being restored and reopened. It’s quite grand. – BBC Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)