1800 Angier Avenue - Hudson Funeral Home

A movie theater "for the kids" might be a tough sell to "the kids", given the upscale nature of newer establishments, the huge expense of getting first run films, etc. etc. If it were me, I'd be inclined to go the opposite directions and try to attract older film goers with classic films. And I mean "classic" in the broadest possible sense. That would make it more of a destination spot instead of just one more movie theatre peddling expensive, B grade films to a bored public. Either way I will follow with interest what the owners decide.

This is not a "a classic" film neighborhood.

There is no way I would go to a movie in *that* building. The fact that it's a former funeral home just gives me the creeps.

Come to think of it, I don't know of any business that could go in there that I would feel comfortable enough patronizing!

It's a shame though. The building is rather pretty...

That place is the dead center of town.

Really? Just because it was a funeral home, you wouldn't patronize a business in that building? Why? Do you think there's zombies in the basement who want to feast on your brains or something? If there are restless spirits, which I doubt, I don't think they'd be hanging around a former funeral home. If you think about it, there's more respect paid to the dead in funeral homes than in most other places, so they have little for them to be attached to or angry about there. On the other hand, I could be completely irreverent and suggest that if a movie theater would work there at all, probably a theater for horror movies would be a good fit. There's a certain factor in that which might even appeal to the most jaded teenager.

What an idea!  People are dying to go see a movie there!

A point of correction. The orignal house was never torn down. It underwent a major renovation in 1953-54. The second floor was expanded and the red brick front and sides were added. I have earlier photos of the house if you are interested on adding them to the web page. rwatson47@nc.rr.com

My parents owned a house on the property where the Chapel was built 1968 . They bought the property in the mid 50's from Mr.& Mrs. Crain. He was in Charge of the Durham Foundry In Downtown Durham. My father worked at Hudson Funeral Home.

I would love to see earlier pictures of the house. I have photos of the house as well. I would love to see what you have to add them to my collection. You can email me at djpdogg@yahoo.com thanks

I would like to add more than just photos. I would like to fill in the gap you have between 1986 and 2011. My grandfather actually bought the property from Hudson and moved his funeral home in the building. It was called "House of Reeves Funeral Home". It remained in operation until he passed away in 1989. Later my mother took over the property and we lived in the building for 12 years.