Polk Theatre - Lakeland, FL
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N 28° 02.627 W 081° 57.438
17R E 405911 N 3102422
Located in the downtown area of Lakeland, Florida at 139 South Florida Avenue.
Waymark Code: WM3T63
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2008
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Elvis played 3 shows in this theatre on August 6, 1956. In an upstairs dressing room there is an autograph by Elvis Presley. Apparently he and his band played there in the 50s, right after he became popular on KWKH's "Louisiana Hay Ride" and right before he broke big internationally. It was probably Elvis' first nation-wide tour. The Polk Theater folks have placed plexi-glass over the signature and rarely let people go into the dressing area. Those that are lucky enough to get a tour of the facility catch a quick glimpse of the autograph.
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Update: In March 2008, water infiltrated dressing rooms, storage areas and the auditorium, forcing removal of carpets, drywall and ceilings, including a treasured piece of wall signed by Elvis Presley after a performance in 1956. Repair crews from Waller Emergency Services cut out the section of wall Friday and took it away for protection and drying. Waller employees said Presley's signature was still visible.
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