Facts about the Lyric
- The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theater in downtown Birmingham
- The Lyric is also the only remaining vaudeville theatre in the city.
- 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.
- It could possibly be the best example of this style of theatre architecture designed by C.K. Howell of New York
- 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.
- 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
- The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theater in downtown Birmingham
- The Lyric is also the only remaining vaudeville theatre in the city.
- 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.
- It could possibly be the best example of this style of theatre architecture designed by C.K. Howell of New York
- 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.
- 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.
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