Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

1. The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre Marker

Inscription. HH Jackson opened the Lyric in 1913 as the first indoor theatre in Harrison. In 1918 Ed & Lulu (Garvin) Fitton purchased the business which featured silent films until the “New Lyric” opened on the North side of the square in 1929. At that time the name was changed to the Plaza & the facility was remodeled to accommodate “talkies”. It was partially destroyed by fire in the early 40's, was renovated & continued serving residents until it closed in 1955. The building now houses “Dental Creations” providing dental services with on-site lab.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 36° 13.812′ N, 93° 6.524′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. It is on North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 N Willow St, Harrison AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau

and in Osage Territory.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capitol Café & Oklahoma Tire (a few steps from this marker); The Old Dime Store (a few steps from this marker); The Montgomery Ward Building (a few steps from this marker); Boone County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The People's National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone County WWI Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mountain Meadows Massacre (about 300 feet away); Boone County Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrison.

Regarding The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre. The building, constructed circa 1895, is a contributing property in the Harrison Courthouse

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

2. The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre Marker

Square Historic District. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.