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Lyric Theatre
300 E. 3rd Street,
Lexington,
KY
40508
300 E. 3rd Street,
Lexington,
KY
40508
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Lyric theatre history
According to the trade press and local paper, A. Edward Campbell opened the new Lyric Theatre on December 14, 1948 with a film and festivities to African American audiences likely on a 15-year lease. The booth had two Motiograph Model AA projectors, Motiongraph Mirrorphnic sound with Altec Lansing speakers, and Radiant Perfold screen. It also had a cry room. The theatre’s entertainment included second-run double features, first-run and second-run African American films including Sack Amusement titles, and live musical acts. It closed at the end of its 15-year lease awaiting its 21st Century redevelopment.
The Notable Kentucky African Americans Database says this of the Lyric Theatre (about 1/3 of the way down this web page under the heading “Early African American Theaters in Lexington, KY”):
Functions should also include: Movies (classic)
The Lyric Theatre officially opens tomorrow: View link
Here is an anti-renovation viewpoint:
http://tinyurl.com/cw4cw9