Studying the Sanborn maps and todays, it appears Farmington reassigned their addresses, what is 222 Oak in the 20’s is 314 Oak today. The Lyric was built in 1931 and probably took over the pool hall site next door.
David, didn’t know your longevity on this site, no offense intended. I lived in Farmington for 18 years and am in love with old theatres. My dream on this one was always to buy it, restore it to a working theatre and let it be a community theatre for Farmington, as well as occasional movies. Dreams take money though, and I am not fortunate enough to have both dreams and money. That is why when I saw the marquee gone, it was another gut punch… I hope it doesn’t get demolished, Farmington has abandoned their Historical Commission…
Closed is highlighted, that is how this site does that, if it were demolished then the Demolished would be highlighted, confusing…I know. But yes the Lyric building is very much standing and I would like to see it kept that way. Thanks.
I found this artist online who did a beautiful painting of the Lyric Theatre…http://www.davidallenart.com/product/farmington-lyric-theatrte/ Gives an idea of how it looked back in the day.
A “closed” sign hung on the door of the Lyric Theatre, Farmington, being placed there Sunday.
Francis Deegan, Farmington, who has managed the place the past year, said his contract has expired, and he is not renewing it.
The building is owned by Mrs. George Warweg of Lakeville.
Deegan said Dinger Olson, operator or the Grand Theatre at Northfield has a seven-year lease on the Farmington Theatre.
Olson, contacted Tuesday night by telephone, said the closing is only temporary, and that he (Olson) expected the place would re-open in about two weeks after arrangements are completed. He was coming to Farmington later this week.
Deegan said lack of adult patronage, competition from television, and high overhead was responsible.
Farmington will soon become the home of the Northwest’s most modern and efficient theater sound system. Announcement has been made by the management of the Lyric Theatre here that installation of the equipment will begin within the next week or ten days.
RCA “high fidelity” is the name of the new sound which will greet patrons of the Lyric, Udell Gill, manager, told this newspaper that the particular system in his theatre represents the most advanced improvements in RCA sound. It is the result of recent successful research in the RCA laboratories and is said to make voice, music and sounds on the screen more lifelike than they have ever been known to be.
Studying the Sanborn maps and todays, it appears Farmington reassigned their addresses, what is 222 Oak in the 20’s is 314 Oak today. The Lyric was built in 1931 and probably took over the pool hall site next door.
David, didn’t know your longevity on this site, no offense intended. I lived in Farmington for 18 years and am in love with old theatres. My dream on this one was always to buy it, restore it to a working theatre and let it be a community theatre for Farmington, as well as occasional movies. Dreams take money though, and I am not fortunate enough to have both dreams and money. That is why when I saw the marquee gone, it was another gut punch… I hope it doesn’t get demolished, Farmington has abandoned their Historical Commission…
Sorry to see the Marquee has been taken down…
Closed is highlighted, that is how this site does that, if it were demolished then the Demolished would be highlighted, confusing…I know. But yes the Lyric building is very much standing and I would like to see it kept that way. Thanks.
I found this artist online who did a beautiful painting of the Lyric Theatre…http://www.davidallenart.com/product/farmington-lyric-theatrte/ Gives an idea of how it looked back in the day.
From the Feb. 6, 1964
edition of the
Dakota County Tribune
Lyric closing is “temporary” Olson says
A “closed” sign hung on the door of the Lyric Theatre, Farmington, being placed there Sunday.
Francis Deegan, Farmington, who has managed the place the past year, said his contract has expired, and he is not renewing it.
The building is owned by Mrs. George Warweg of Lakeville.
Deegan said Dinger Olson, operator or the Grand Theatre at Northfield has a seven-year lease on the Farmington Theatre.
Olson, contacted Tuesday night by telephone, said the closing is only temporary, and that he (Olson) expected the place would re-open in about two weeks after arrangements are completed. He was coming to Farmington later this week.
Deegan said lack of adult patronage, competition from television, and high overhead was responsible.
William, curious of where you found this photo? Thanks.
Also, the date on the stone at the top of the building shows 1931, I couldn’t read the name of the building though.
From the Sept.18, 1936
edition of the
Dakota County Tribune
Lyric Theatre to have new sound system
Farmington will soon become the home of the Northwest’s most modern and efficient theater sound system. Announcement has been made by the management of the Lyric Theatre here that installation of the equipment will begin within the next week or ten days.
RCA “high fidelity” is the name of the new sound which will greet patrons of the Lyric, Udell Gill, manager, told this newspaper that the particular system in his theatre represents the most advanced improvements in RCA sound. It is the result of recent successful research in the RCA laboratories and is said to make voice, music and sounds on the screen more lifelike than they have ever been known to be.