Sunrise Theatre
117 S. Second Street,
Fort Pierce,
FL
34950
117 S. Second Street,
Fort Pierce,
FL
34950
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A 1918 Sanborn map shows a Crystal Theatre on the property, with an abandoned movie theater immediately to the south.
I thought the 1981 marquee looked just fine.have seen a lot worse.
Thanks for the photos Andy.
Here are my pictures from May 2011.
The new marquee pales in comparison to the one in the 1981 picture. I guess that one was removed after it closed.
1981 Photo
This is a 2008 photo of the Sunrise Theater.
Here is a close-up view of the Sunrise Theater.
IAstage played a major role in the renovation process providing all stage machinery systems including, motorized hoists, controls, counterweight rigging, draperies and track. The rear of the auditorium has acoustic draperies on tracks that are used to divide the audience chamber from the foyer.
http://www.iastage.com
Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 2001
Sunrise Theatre (added 2001 – Building – #01001339)
Also known as Sunrise Building
117 S. 2nd St., Ft. Pierce
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Sherwood, John N., Cahow, C.E.
Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Business, Music Facility, Specialty Store, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Business, Specialty Store, Theater
For anyone in the Ft. Pierce area who wishes to experience the restored Sunrise Theatre click on Sunrise Theatre in blue below Related Websites and the upcoming performances are listed.
Paul: I see that you do not provide your email address on your profile page so please go to mine and send me an email as I would like to ask you more about the Sunrise Theatre. Thank you.
The Sunrise was built in 1923 by citrus king, Rupert “Pop” Koblegard when the city’s population was barely more than 2,000. The Sunrise’s restoration has been more than a decade in the works, beginning with the city’s Main Street program’s efforts to revitalize downtown. By the mid ‘90’s, the organization acquired the theater, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and set plans in motion to renovate it. Construction finally began in 2002. Along the way, theater leaders and civic boosters had to raise the money, which came from both public and private sources.
A good friend of mine who lives in the West Palm Beach area sent me an article about this theatre. The following site is a link about the Sunrise and its beautiful restoration:
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