POLK THEATRE Lakeland Polk County Florida, the Historic 1928 Polk Theater Lakeland FL.

 POLK THEATRE Lakeland Polk County Florida, the Historic 1928 Polk Theater Lakeland FL.

POLK THEATRE

139 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801-4664

Polk Theatre Phone Number 863-682-8227 

The 1400 seat theatre was built in 1928 after the local business "boom" of the town had ended and despite the fact that the population was only 15000 inhabitants
In 1982, a group of concerned citizens banded together to save the Polk. They formed a non-profit group, borrowed money, secured a grant from the state, and purchased the theatre for $300,000. As a non-profit, the Polk continues to rely upon grants and donations in order to meet its financial obligations.

Major restoration of the building was completed in October, 1999, but as with any historic property it continues to need work.

The Theatre is supported by revenue from films, its Performing Arts Series, two fund raisers a year, rental income, and memberships.