Lyric Theater - 1929 - Harrison, Arkansas
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N 36° 13.855 W 093° 06.495
15S E 490272 N 4009566
This two-story brown brick building is located at 113-115 W Rush in Harrison, Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WM12C53
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2020
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The Lyric Theater
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It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West
side of the square and owned by DE and Lulu Fitton. In 1929 JW Bass
built a state of the art theater for talkies, leasing it back to the Fittons as
the "New" Lyric. A mix of styles ranges from the brick terra cotta facade
and entry to the Art Deco marquee & ticket booth. Admission was $.10
for adults and $.05 for children. It opened with "Broadway", the 1st
$1 million grossing film & remained open until 1977. The carpet in the
lobby is over 55 years old! The theater houses the famous hobo art murals.
The refurbished Lyric is now operated by the Ozark Arts Council.
- Marker Text
The Lyric Theater at 113 W. Rush on the north side of the square, was also constructed in 1929 and its decorative elements employ the elements of the Spanish Revival style. The dominating characteristic of this two-story building is its parapet which features decorative terra cotta insets pilasters with finials.
- Arkansas Preservation
Resource Number: BO0021
Address: RUSH, 113-115, W
Nearest Town: HARRISON
Contributing: C
Construction Year: 1929
- Arkansas Preservation
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1929
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