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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Feb 2, 2021 at 12:47 pm

Studying the Sanborn maps and todays, it appears Farmington reassigned their addresses, what is 222 Oak in the 20’s is 314 Oak today. The Lyric was built in 1931 and probably took over the pool hall site next door.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 28, 2021 at 12:04 pm

David, didn’t know your longevity on this site, no offense intended. I lived in Farmington for 18 years and am in love with old theatres. My dream on this one was always to buy it, restore it to a working theatre and let it be a community theatre for Farmington, as well as occasional movies. Dreams take money though, and I am not fortunate enough to have both dreams and money. That is why when I saw the marquee gone, it was another gut punch… I hope it doesn’t get demolished, Farmington has abandoned their Historical Commission…

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 27, 2021 at 3:03 pm

Sorry to see the Marquee has been taken down…

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 27, 2021 at 2:48 pm

Closed is highlighted, that is how this site does that, if it were demolished then the Demolished would be highlighted, confusing…I know. But yes the Lyric building is very much standing and I would like to see it kept that way. Thanks.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 26, 2021 at 4:05 pm

I found this artist online who did a beautiful painting of the Lyric Theatre…http://www.davidallenart.com/product/farmington-lyric-theatrte/ Gives an idea of how it looked back in the day.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 26, 2021 at 3:59 pm

From the Feb. 6, 1964

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Lyric closing is “temporary” Olson says

A “closed” sign hung on the door of the Lyric Theatre, Farmington, being placed there Sunday.

Francis Deegan, Farmington, who has managed the place the past year, said his contract has expired, and he is not renewing it.

The building is owned by Mrs. George Warweg of Lakeville.

Deegan said Dinger Olson, operator or the Grand Theatre at Northfield has a seven-year lease on the Farmington Theatre.

Olson, contacted Tuesday night by telephone, said the closing is only temporary, and that he (Olson) expected the place would re-open in about two weeks after arrangements are completed. He was coming to Farmington later this week.

Deegan said lack of adult patronage, competition from television, and high overhead was responsible.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre exterior on Sep 20, 2011 at 5:18 pm

William, curious of where you found this photo? Thanks.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre Building, 2011 Farmington,MN on Sep 20, 2011 at 5:14 pm

Also, the date on the stone at the top of the building shows 1931, I couldn’t read the name of the building though.

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TAL commented about Lyric Theatre on Sep 20, 2011 at 9:24 am

From the Sept.18, 1936

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Lyric Theatre to have new sound system

Farmington will soon become the home of the Northwest’s most modern and efficient theater sound system. Announcement has been made by the management of the Lyric Theatre here that installation of the equipment will begin within the next week or ten days.

RCA “high fidelity” is the name of the new sound which will greet patrons of the Lyric, Udell Gill, manager, told this newspaper that the particular system in his theatre represents the most advanced improvements in RCA sound. It is the result of recent successful research in the RCA laboratories and is said to make voice, music and sounds on the screen more lifelike than they have ever been known to be.