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, it is a symbol of both Birmingham and of life in general. The Lyric Theatre, built just after the turn of the 19th century, was wildly popular and one of the places in Birmingham to be and to be seen. It thrived for decades until vaudeville gave way to motion pictures and the great suburban flight hit the city. When it was closed and shuttered, parts were used for smaller street level businesses but the rest was left to fall into decay. It sat for years, but then something magical started to happen. People started to realize what a treasure downtown was and how nice it could be again. A renovation boom started, and the sound of hammers and saws filled the air. Luckily, a group of our citizens took the Lyric under its wing and through public and private funding began a complete restoration. It wasn’t a quick transformation, everything had to be refinished by hand or remade, but the effort was more than worthwhile. After meticulous refurbishing, it is back to one of the premier showcases in the Southeast. 50
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It would have been easier to knock it down and just build something modern, but thankfully someone realized that the easiest way isn’t always the best way. Just because something is new definitely doesn’t mean it is better. Whether a building, a relationship, a family or a fine piece of estate jewelry, most of the time it pays to try to rebuild rather than to simply discard and replace. Everything and everyone is unique and special in it’s own way, sometimes a little nurturing and effort is what is needed to bring it back to even better than before.
Todd Denaburg ~ 2016 ~
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