June 11, 2008Buchanan Theatre recognized by conservation group Valley Conservation Council has awarded its Heart of the Community Award to The Buchanan Theatre in Buchanan and honored Standing Room Only, Inc for its commitment to the historic theater.
The VCC said about the theatre: "The Buchanan Theatre is a textbook example of grassroots involvement taking a “white elephant” building and returning it to a physical and social hub of the community. Local residents Dale and Gloria Carter purchased the theater and returned it to public use after it had been closed for two decades. They worked with the community to form a nonprofit agency, Standing Room Only, to operate the Theatre and encouraged participation in every aspect of the building’s renovation and eventual operation. Through their amazing volunteer efforts, the Buchanan Theatre has become known as a venue for high-quality entertainment for the whole family. It has been used for summer matinees, talent shows, a film festival, civic fund raisers, corporate meetings, and concerts. These events have brought thousands of visitors to town and have helped generate additional revitalization activities such as restaurants with extended hours of operation. In 2008, Standing Room Only purchased the theatre from the Carters planning to continue their vision to preserve this historic landmark and ensure a performing arts venue for the community. The theater is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the restoration used historic tax credits." Our last post about the Buchanan Theatre was April 23. |
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