An anonymous family is donating a dollar-for-dollar match - up to $25,000 - to help renovate Lafayette's Park Theater, a marquee of the city.
An anonymous family is donating a dollar-for-dollar match - up to $25,000 - to help renovate Lafayette's Park Theater, a marquee of the city."It was built in 1941. It is a very central part of Lafayette. The marquee lights up our downtown when illuminated. And it has always been a place of community," says Tracey Karsten Farrell, the CFO of the Park Theater Trust.
The theater went dark in 2005 around the time when multiplex cinemas were opening in nearby cities. Then came the pandemic, which again changed viewing habits. One goal of the project is to preserve the building for its architectural and historical contributions to the city. The renovations include adding a second screen, space for live music and weddings, and senior and youth programming. And, a rooftop terrace.The construction fences went up this week, which is an indication the work on the set to begin on the inside. The trust bought the property for $3 million. It needs $9 million for the renovations. It has $2 million left to raise.
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