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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Inside the Ramova Theatre — A look at the newly remodeled South Side venue
Chicago Sun-Times: When Emily and Tyler Nevius bought the abandoned Ramova Theatre from the city for $1 in 2021, it was in disrepair. Four feet of water stood in the basement due to a leaky roof, and a thick layer of disintegrating plaster coated the floor.
I find the restoration and redevelopment of this building really heartening. First, it represents a historic building that was falling into disrepair being able to find a new life as an entertainment venue. It seems like this building had some gorgeous architecture, and I am glad that the developers were able to restore that architecture, rather than demolishing the building and putting something new on the land. This is one advantage of having places designated as historic places. I think that the additional facilities such as green rooms, community gathering spaces, and bars are very representative of the ways in which modern culture wants to use a space like this. Looking at the pictures throughout this article, I really love most of the decisions that the architects have made. They have been able to keep a lot of the traditional charm of the building, while also building what appears to be a very modern and practical performance venue.
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I find the restoration and redevelopment of this building really heartening. First, it represents a historic building that was falling into disrepair being able to find a new life as an entertainment venue. It seems like this building had some gorgeous architecture, and I am glad that the developers were able to restore that architecture, rather than demolishing the building and putting something new on the land. This is one advantage of having places designated as historic places. I think that the additional facilities such as green rooms, community gathering spaces, and bars are very representative of the ways in which modern culture wants to use a space like this. Looking at the pictures throughout this article, I really love most of the decisions that the architects have made. They have been able to keep a lot of the traditional charm of the building, while also building what appears to be a very modern and practical performance venue.
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