It was built in 1950 , as a state - of - the - art theaters for blacks in New Orleans .
The Carver Theater , named after George Washington Carver , is on the National Register of Historic Places .
Carver Theater was built in 1950 , as a state - of - the - art theaters for blacks in New Orleans .
The Carver Theater , named after George Washington Carver , is on the National Register of Historic Places .