PLEASE help (I've been through this before, twice)

[Omaha Steve]

I was asked to help save this theater. The local youngsters are involved. I am now too. I was the Chairman of the Indian Hills Theater Preservation Society in 2001. That is why I was contacted. Everything old is new again.

Instead of this gem, it could be replaced by a Dick's sporting goods.

OS

This is the article on the effort to save the Indian Hills in 2001: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Hills_Theater

Below are links to the current save the theater effort. I'm on my way to an appointment and will be back in a couple hours.

http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2718.html

http://crazyinsuburbia.blogspot.com/

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Steve, I'm not understanding. The article said it was demolished in 2001.

Am I being dense? I love old landmarks like this.

[Raine1967]

3. The second link indicates April 23 as a closing date.

Opened: February 21, 1967
Closed: April 21, 2013

I think the Wiki is incorrect.

I hate seeing older theater's closed. I like a little nostalgia. This one is rather cool in that it's got a 60's vibe.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Convince me that a 1967 Cinema Dome that might not be economically viable is worth saving.

I'm an architect and a preservationist, and I've been active in working with others to prevent demolition and decommissioning of several historic structures, some younger than this Dome thing.

What's so special about it?

Is there local demand for it's use?

Was asbestos used in it's construction? Is it an energy efficient building? Is it aesthetically remarkable or unique?

And what is wrong with a Dick's Sporting Goods Store?

[Omaha Steve]

5. Really?

[NYC_SKP]

6. It's not a 69 mustang...

Architecture, much of it, from that era sucked big time, was energy inefficient and undecorative and often used nasty things like asbestos and pcbs.

What, other than it's vintage, is remarkable about it?

I haven't been there, convince me.

[Omaha Steve]

7. Start with the photos in the OP

Certainly more unique than a square box there are millions of.

As far as I know the only other domed theater left in the US is the Cinerama Dome in LA. They tore down the one in Vegas. After locals protested tearing down the Cinerama Dome, Pacific Theaters changed it's mind. It built a multiplex around it. It is now a tourist attraction and big $ maker for Pacific.

https://www.arclightcinemas.com/Learn-More/Dome-21

http://filmfestival.tcm.com/venues/cinerama-dome.php


Was asbestos used in it's construction? More than likely. But that isn't a reason for demolition. Abatement can be done. Look at the people that have it in their homes and don't even know it.

[Raine1967]

4. The local youngsters might want to take a look at the history of this theatre:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Theatre_(Atlanta)

(No, it doesn;t have to show X-rated films... )

But, The Plaza has faced some serious uphill battles. If they can find a buyer that is willing to further the film experience, it might have a chance.