Historic Theaters Stories
Theaters evoke wonderful memories of experiencing art, enjoying architecture, and spending time with loved ones. Plus, historic theaters are proven community revitalizers and economic drivers. These stories highlight remarkable restoration and reuse stories from around the country, demonstrating how grit and vision can give a place a well-deserved second act.
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African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund From Amateurs to Icons: Restoring Harlem's Apollo Theater -
Latino & Hispanic American History El Evento del Año: Honoring Mexican-American Heritage in a Historic Theater -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Who Tells Your Story: U Street’s African-American Legacy in D.C. -
Building Stronger Communities One Family's 60-Year Preservation Story At The Tabor Opera House -
Preservation Magazine News Brief: The Lyric Theatre's Encore Performance
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