The Historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
The Historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The beautiful Lucas Theatre is located in the heart of Savannah's downtown historic district and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Arthur Lucas and architect C.K. Howell opened the Lucas Theatre in December of 1921. The theatre's design was a culmination of more than two years of collaboration between Lucas and Howell, and combined Lucas' favorite architectural details from the Greek revival, Adams-inspired, Art Deco and Neoclassical periods. Lucas owned more than 40 theaters in the South (six of them in Savannah) but the Lucas was the only one to bear his name. From the outset, he intended the Lucas to be a "preeminent amusement palace." He was also very community-oriented. He wrote numerous essays about art and theatre's place in people's lives. He also wrote letters of welcome to new residents and newborn children in Savannah. The theatre's grand opening event was a screening of 'Camille' on the largest screen at that time in Savannah. The Lucas quickly became a favorite venue for movies and touring vaudeville acts.The theatre underwent a massive restoration during the 1990s. It reopened in 2000 as a premier venue for film, opera, concerts, theatricals and more.
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Judy Wolinsky
Wow this is a great shot! Savannah is on my bucket list for places to travel. Hopefully this year!
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