Historic Goshen Theater completes yearlong, $5M renovation
Posted January 02, 2021 6:00 am
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) - After more than a year of renovations, the Goshen Theater wrapped up a $5.2 million renovation project intended to modernize and preserve the 115-year-old landmark.
In addition to a new roof, the updates included expanding the restrooms, adding an elevator to the four-story building, renovating the ballroom, and installing new seats, flooring, wall fabric and stage curtains.
A remodeled lobby, as well as a new ticket office, were also added.
The 700-seat auditorium, built in 1905, was a showpiece of Goshen's shopping district until it closed in 1986. Churches then took over the space. In 2014, Goshen Theater Inc. purchased the building and began working on improvements.
The theater is now making plans for a 2021 schedule.
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