Lyric Theatre B W Historic Vaudeville Theatre Birmingham Alabama Art
by Reid Callaway
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Lyric Theatre B W Historic Vaudeville Theatre Birmingham Alabama Art
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Reid Callaway
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Lyric Theatre B&W…..by Reid Callaway
Historic Vaudeville Theatre
Birmingham Alabama Art
What a beautiful piece of historic architecture the Lord led me to in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. I have traveled to and thru Birmingham many times on business but was on a self or should I say God directed photo tour on my way to the west coast and then on to live in Hawaii for a season. This was one of the image treasures that I found along the way.
The Lyric Theatre is a former vaudeville and movie theater constructed in 1914 at 1800 3rd Avenue North on the corner of 18th Street North. The theater is adjoined by a Lyric Office Building, which was constructed simultaneously.
During its peak in the late 1910s and early 1920s, the Lyric hosted major touring shows under the B. F. Keith Big Time Vaudeville banner. In later years the theater was used for cinema screenings, mostly second-run and alternative releases. It is the only surviving vaudeville theater in Birmingham.
Vacant since the late 1970s, the deteriorating structure was acquired for $10 by Birmingham Landmarks in 1993. Extensive preservation and renovation efforts were renewed in 2009. The "Light Up The Lyric" campaign raised more than $8 million, allowing the auditorium to be re-opened on the 102nd anniversary of its debut, on January 14, 2016.
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the art collector from Vestavia Hills, AL for the purchase of my image, “Lyric Theatre B&W” as a Framed and Mated 20" x 13.5" Print with a Total Size of 25.75" x 19.25" and printed on Luster Photo Paper!” May this vintage image be a Blessing to you and a conversation starter for many years to come! 11/8/2022
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Theatre Artibus for appreciating my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 8/6/2021
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Thank you Lynda Carter for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 5/9/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you so much Lyric Lucas for featuring my artwork in our group... Out Of The Ordinary! 4/2/2018 Sorry Lyric, I missed this comment till now!
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 4/2/18 l/f :-)
Reid Callaway
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