Save the Victoria Theatre!!

825 University - The Old Victoria Theater is in Danger

I have been working with a group of people interested in buying and renovating the old theater at the intersection of University and Victoria. The building was originally built as a theater for silent movies, then next used as a music venue. Our vision is to restore the building back to its music and art purpose.

Unfortunately, it may be torn down to make a parking lot. We are hoping to work with the neighbors on the block to come up with a better solution. There are many buildings on University that may not be worth saving, but I've been through this building and it has promise.

There is a neighborhood visioning meeting at the Rondo Library Wednesday Oct. 21,
from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

This is a chance to keep a little gem from being razed! Please help us by contacting the mayor's office, or Council Member Stark's office and tell them to save the Victoria.

Check out the Facebook page "Save the Victoria Theatre".

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