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Source Collection
Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper morgue, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0475.73551_01.002
Description
One of two Grecian-style plaster statues that adorned the arched entrance of the Lyric Theater at 291 Madison Avenue, Memphis, before it caught fire in 1941. Much of the building's marble features and decorations, including parts of this statue, were salvaged by private citizens.
Date Created
6-28-2021
Date
1940s
Recommended Citation
"Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, 1941" (2021). Buildings. 27.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-mpressscimitar7/27
Keywords
Lyric Theater (Memphis, Tenn.)
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2026, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. This material is part of a digital archival collection and is not utilized for current University instruction, programs, or active public communication. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.
