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Polk Theatre, Lakeland

Polk Theatre, Lakeland

Architect: James E. Casale

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First Opened: 22nd December 1928 (95 years ago)

Former Names: Melton Theatre

Website: www.polktheatre.org Open website in new window

Telephone: (863) 682-7553 Call (863) 682-7553

Address: 121 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 Show address in Google Maps (new window)


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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