Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Lyric Theater
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 23, 2019
1. The Lyric Theater Marker
Inscription.
The Lyric Theater. . 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 and ticket booth Admission was $.10 for adults and $.05 for children. It opened with "Broadway', the 1st $1 million grossing film and 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.
It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West side of the square and owned by DE & 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 & $.05 for children. It opened with "Broadway', the 1st $1 million grossing film & 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.
Location. 36° 13.859′ N, 93° 6.483′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. Marker is on West Rush Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 West Rush Avenue, Harrison AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Harrison Daily Times (a few steps from this marker); Boone County WWI Monument (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
