National Register of Historic Places

Lyric Theatre

Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Listed
November 12, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001204

About this property

The Lyric Theatre is a historic theater located at 59 Southwest Flagler Avenue in downtown Stuart, Florida. The building fronts on its north side on Southwest Osceola Street. Built in 1926 to serve as a movie house, the Lyrics Theatre contains elements of the Beaux Arts and Mission/Spanish Revival-styles of architecture. Most notably, Katharine Hepburn performed during an annual Kiwanis Minstrel show at the theatre in 1941. On November 12, 1993, the Lyric Theatre added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Currently, the building is used primarily as a stage and music venue, while at times also hosting churches. Additions were made on the west side to provide back stage space for these new uses. The additions also face on both streets.

Location

59 SW. Flagler Ave.
Stuart, Martin County, Florida
27.19925, -80.25444

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

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When was Lyric Theatre listed on the National Register?

Lyric Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Lyric Theatre?

Lyric Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lyric Theatre?

The period of significance for Lyric Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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