The winter issue of Preservation magazine details Birmingham’s successes in preserving and restoring its historic theaters.  The widely-acclaimed reopening of the Lyric Theatre  in January has attracted the attention of historians and entertainment-seekers alike.  Constructed in 1914 as a venue for the vaudeville circuit, the 750-seat theater underwent an $11 million renovation, completely reconstructing its interior and restoring the iconic Lyric marquee.  Just across the street, the historic Alabama Theatre was built in1927 by Paramount Studios as one of the grand movie palaces of that era.  Also restored, the theater is in regular use for movies, concerts and other performances. The Carver Theatre opened in 1935 to serve African-American audiences with first-run films.  Adjacent to the restored theater is the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.  Read the full article, click here.

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The Lyric