Savannah, GA: Lucas Theatre

Country: United States of America
State: Georgia
City: Savannah
Location: 32 Abercorn Street

Cinema, built 1921 by Claude K. Howell for businessman Arthur Lucas. Opened 26 Dec 1921. 1700 seats. 1969 rebuilding. Closed 1976. Later used as a comedy club and restaurant. 1986 saved from demolition by a citizens' group who bought the building and renovated it. Re-opened 2000. The original 1925 Wurlitzer organ was reinstalled in 2023. Operated by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Used as a cinema, music venue and live theatre. Home to the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, the Savannah Film Festival and the Savannah Music Festival.

Links: www.lucastheatre.com, CinemaTreasures, EUTA, Wikipedia

Savannah, GA: Lucas Theatre Front Text: "The Lucas Theatre, Savannah, Ga.", inscription: "The Ten Commandments", "Lucas", "Picture of the Age"
Reverse Text: "The Lucas Theatre, one of Savannah's show places, was completed December 26, 1921, by Arthur Lucas, on the site of the home of Sir John Houston, the first Governor of Georgia."
Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; 1726 N
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
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