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.
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
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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