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Project Location: 111 Broad Street Manchester, GA Client: Regina Garrett 304 Judson Bullock Warm Springs, GA Type of Services: Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Architecture Date Completed: September 23, 2010 (EST)
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The President Theatre was built in 1936 by the Martin Theatre chain from
Columbus, Georgia. When it was completed during the Great Depression, it
boasted air-conditioning and upholstered seating. The state-of-the-art
theater was a place for the community to come together, and the goal is to
make it so again.
The project involves the rehabilitation of this 5,000 square foot historic
theater. To date, LKS has completed as-built documentation, some
construction documents, and renderings for fundraising. Thanks to a grant
from the Georgia Department of Tourism, The Manchester Development
Authority, and The Manchester Arts Council, the Art Deco spire and marquee
were restored in April 2010. Thus far, interior work has been limited to
structural stabilization, the lobby roof has been reinforced, and the main
concrete floor of the theater has been stabilized.
Work still to be included includes the installation of all systems, such
as mechanical and electrical. The Owner plans to have the theater open by
September 23, 2010 - the same day the theater opened in 1936. When the theater is complete, it will host a variety of arts events such as concerts, ballets, diner theater productions, and movies. Additionally, the theater will be able to be rented to the community for non-arts events such as meetings and baby or wedding showers. On May 22, 2010, WTVM aired a piece on the President Theatre. Click here to view it on YouTube. |
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