Charles Henry Douglass (February 1870 – 1940) was an American businessman in Macon, Georgia. He operated the Douglass Theatre. He was a very wealthy man in his time and was a great community leader for equality. He was very reputable in the arts, for he was a part of Theatre Owners Booking Association (T.O.B.A.) and managed the Florida Minstrels and Comedy Company. He opened the Douglass Theatre in Macon, Georgia, and continued to be a prominent leader within his community. He ran his theatre until 1940 when he died. Throughout his life, Douglass made several contributions to his community and city.[1] Ben Stein was reported to be the owner and manager of the theater in 1928.[2] "Indeed, thanks to the vision of Charles Henry Douglass, the Douglass Theatre in Macon became a preeminent entertainment venue for African American Georgians outside of Atlanta. Today, with the restored Douglass Theatre again in operation, the inspiring legacy of Charles H. Douglass lives on in Macon".[1]
- ^ a b "Digital Library of Georgia". Dlg.galileo.usg.edu. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Letter: Nashville, Tennessee to Ben Stein, Macon, Georgia. February 4, 1928.
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