Opened in 1948, the Royal was one of only two movie houses serving African Americans in segregated St. Petersburg and the cultural anchor of The Deuces. It hosted first-run films and live stage performances.
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Restored and reopened in 2004, the building now operates as the Boys and Girls Club Royal Theater with an auditorium, arts studios and a recording studio. It is listed on the St. Petersburg Register of Historic Places.