Stuart in Martin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lyric Theatre
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022
1. Lyric Theatre Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
Built in 1926
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 27° 11.958′ N, 80° 15.263′ W. Marker is in Stuart, Florida, in Martin County. Marker is on SW Flagler Avenue east of SW St. Lucie Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart FL 34994, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Passengers, Pay Phones and a Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Stuart Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); A Great Place for a Vacation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Stuart is burning down!" (about 500 feet away); Hello Girls! (about 500 feet away); Parks/Atwood House (about 600 feet away); Geo. W. Parks General Merchandise (about 700 feet away); George W. Parks (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuart.
Regarding Lyric Theatre. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The $100,000 theatre opened in March of 1926 with an overtureon the new $15,000 organ played by Mrs. Hancock [wife of theater builder and owner John Hancock], dedicatory remarks by the president of the Civitan Club, and a performance of Scotch songs between the two feature films. …
Click or scan to see
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Lyric Theatre (PDF). National Register nomination and photographs submitted for the theater. (National Archives and Records Administration) (Submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Lyric Theatre. The theater's home page, which contains an extensive narrative of its history (including a "backstage angel" who donated $500,000 for much-needed repairs during the COVID pandemic). (Submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022
2. Lyric Theatre Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022
3. Lyric Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
