Those who’ve traveled the Mother Road know that the restoration of the historic Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami, Okla., has been ongoing for years.
That restoration is one big step closer to being complete because of a $250,000 grant, theater director Barbara Smith told the Joplin (Mo.) Globe.
“The grant will complete the balcony project, and with the exception of a few smaller items, the restoration of the Coleman Theatre will be completed [my emphasis],” Smith said.
The balcony holds seating for 500, she said. The project is expected to begin in January and be completed in a year, she said. […]
The grant comes from the Albert W. Cherne Foundation of Edina, Minn., which has awarded the theater restoration group several smaller grants in the past, Smith said. […]
Also expected to be completed in 2007 is the 5,000-square-foot ballroom on the second floor, she said.
Other renovations include adding a kitchen, small breakout rooms, restrooms, an elevator and access to the mezzanine of the main theater.
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