Ritz Theater
1302 Noble Street,
Anniston,
AL
36204
1302 Noble Street,
Anniston,
AL
36204
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Hi, I don’t believe the Ritz closed in 1955. I was in the Ritz circa 1967 when the ceiling collapsed. There were about 50 people watching Dr No in the afternoon. I believe it was in the fall and there was a parade outside at the time. It was thought the vibrations from the parade contributed to the collapse. No one died. If anyone knows anything of this, please leave a comment. I was trying to find the date. But don’t tell anyone- I was skipping school that day!
Some of the other links expired so here is another photo of the Lyric Theater.
This is a vintage photo of the Lyric Theater.
Here is another recent photo of the former Lyric/Ritz.
Here through here are six photos from September 2006 of what remains of the former Lyric/Ritz Theatre.
The former Lyric/Ritz theater is on the National Register of Historic Places:
Lyric Theatre ** (added 1980 – Building – #80000681)
Also known as Ritz Theatre
1302 Noble St., Anniston
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
There is a picture of the Ritz, aka Lyric, on this page:
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