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Facts about the Lyric

  1. The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theater in downtown Birmingham
  2. The Lyric is also the only remaining vaudeville theatre in the city.
  3. According to the Birmingham Historical Society, from 1880-1950 there were over seventy theatres built in Birmingham; three of which survive today: the Lyric, the Alabama and the Carver.
  4. It could possibly be the best example of this style of theatre architecture designed by C.K. Howell of New York
  5. Upon restoration and operation, the Lyric would draw an estimated 200,000 into the downtown area with an over $25,000,000 economic impact in the first three years.
  6. The Lyric features the craftsmanship of local Alabama artists and if restored, the Lyric will become a living museum and will generate more interest in early 20th century Alabama artists.

Facts about the Lyric

  1. The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theater in downtown Birmingham
  2. The Lyric is also the only remaining vaudeville theatre in the city.
  3. According to the Birmingham Historical Society, from 1880-1950 there were over seventy theatres built in Birmingham; three of which survive today: the Lyric, the Alabama and the Carver.
  4. It could possibly be the best example of this style of theatre architecture designed by C.K. Howell of New York
  5. Upon restoration and operation, the Lyric would draw an estimated 200,000 into the downtown area with an over $25,000,000 economic impact in the first three years.
  6. The Lyric features the craftsmanship of local Alabama artists and if restored, the Lyric will become a living museum and will generate more interest in early 20th century Alabama artists.