Florida

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Florida – the Sunshine State – is not normally associated with historic theatres, or indeed significant historic architecture, however there are a number of significant theatres dotted around the state generally located in the major population centers of Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando.

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Florida

Polk Theatre, Lakeland

The Polk Theatre originally opened in 1928 as a 1,400-seat combination vaudeville/movie theatre built to serve a rural town of just 15,000. In 1982 the theatre was saved from the wrecking ball, and now serves as a local performing arts center and movie theatre.

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Tampa Theatre

The Tampa Theatre was designed by noted theatre architect John Eberson, in an Atmospheric style with a Mediterranean courtyard theme. The design featured old world statuary, flowers and shrubbery, stuffed birds, and gargoyles; all set under an artificial nighttime sky featuring twinkling stars. 100 years after its opening it is arguably the best-preserved Atmospheric theatre in the United States.

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