Here are some shots of the ceiling damage. The top photo shows the ropes that used to hold the plywood. These areas are being prepped by EverGreene for repair. You can see the devices around the large hole that are used to secure the plaster.

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We've learned lots of new terms during this project. The top floor of the scaffolding is called the dance floor. A few of us visited it today. There are steps leading up there, so it's not too bad. Although it's a little scary when you hear squeaks and groans while walking on it. The floor is about 7 feet from the ceiling. In the top picture, Sandie is touching King Ray,the guy at the top of the proscenium arch above the stage. In the bottom photo, you can see the dance floor, and way in the back is the top of the projection booth.

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This should be finished tomorrow.

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Here's a view of the auditorium scaffolding taken on Sunday, November 15th. This week Berg Scaffolding is constructing the top platform, and they should be done before the end of the week. Once that is done, EverGreene will be able to start work on the ceiling!

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Board members met at the theatre tonight to see the wall paint samples and the paint on the ceiling. We approved the project budget to include restoration and painting of all ornamental plaster in the auditorium and replacing the trees and shrubbery!

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This photo was taken by our friend Jean Glasgow when when she attended the Push Rods/American Graffiti event in June. Thanks Jean for sending us the great picture!

Our marquee was restored in June of 2008 and we love it!

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Top: Amanda from EverGreene is prepping the walls

Center: Mike and Nick from EverGreene are prepping the aisle walls (where the brown covering used to be).

Bottom: Berg Scaffolding has the first stage set up.

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We're compiling as many shots of the auditorium before the ceiling work is done. Here are a couple taken today.

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The seats, which were removed for restoration last year at this time, were wrapped today, getting ready for the scaffolding.

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Lots of things were happening in Hoquiam today! Many of the downtown area sidewalks are being rebuilt and the 7th Street Theatre is fortunate to be part of the project. While this was going on, our ceiling restoration contractor was loading in, and our new tenant was preparing her space for her new clothing store. This is a short video of the sidewalk demo being done by Granite Construction.

Labels: restoration, sidewalks