The Varsity Theatre

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The Varsity Theatre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was established in the 1950's. The Sorrell Building, where it is located, was built in 1927 as the Carolina Theater. It was later known as the Village Theater. It became the Varisty Theatre in the 50's.  

The Varsity Theatre is located on E. Franklin Street between Columbia and Henderson. 

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