Posted May 3, 200619 yr From the 5/3/06 Youngstown Vindicator: Buyer visualizes performing-arts center in long-neglected historical building The new owner plans to create a performance hall and movie theater. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN The decaying condition of the former Paramount Theater didn't stop an Illinois company from buying the 88-year-old downtown landmark. It remains to be seen, however, if the multimillion-dollar renovation cost will prevent Grand Venues from reaching its dream of transforming the building into a performance hall and a movie theater. Paul Warshauer, chairman of Grand Venues, said he is confident the company will gather the $2.5 million to $3.5 million needed to reopen the hall at Federal Plaza and Hazel Street. The company hopes to hire an architect in July and complete the work in two to three years... [email protected] http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/290913942907269.php
October 28, 200618 yr From the 10/18/06 Youngstown Vindicator: Plans unveiled for Paramount restoration By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER YOUNGSTOWN When Paul Warshauer looks at the decaying eyesore that is the Paramount Theatre, he sees what it once was and what it could be again. The chairman of Grande Venues, an Illinois company that restores and reopens old theaters, shared his vision Tuesday at a press conference at the Youngstown Club, downtown. Warshauer, who has teamed with local theater professional David Vosburgh on the project, has hired Youngstown architect Ron Faniro. Preliminary architectural renderings of the plan were on display... http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/319086953083338.php
October 29, 200618 yr Great news. I hope they can make it work. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 28, 201015 yr The city of Youngstown is taking control of the former Liberty-Paramount Theater, property that at least one downtown advocate hopes can be turned into a multi-use space for local performing arts and other activities. http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/city-to-acquire-former-paramount-theater-p16591.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No
June 29, 201014 yr Update on the theater at 5:20.... http://www.businessjournaldailybuzz.com/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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