Beginning in 1922 it was leased and run by actor, producer, and entrepreneur Sherman Dudley. It was taken over in 1926 by Abe Lichtman, the white owner of a chain of movie theaters that were frequented by Blacks. With the onset of the Great Depression, the building became a church for a time under the direction of Elder Michaux.
In 1922, it was managed by actor, producer, and entrepreneur Sherman Dudley. In 1926, Abe Lichtman, the white owner of movie theaters visited by Blacks, took over control. With the onset of the Great Depression, the building served as a church for a time under Elder Michaux's leadership.