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1888
June |
A
devastating downtown fire leaves the church unscathed,
one of the few structures left in DuBois.
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1992
Spring |
Cultural
Resources, Inc. (CRI), a nucleus representing professional,
educational, business, and other segments of the community,
elects its first officers: Ben Simpson (president),
David Wilshire (vice-president), Syktich (secretary),
and Mary Reay Scherer (treasurer).
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1992
April |
A
capital fund drive opens with a spectacular kick-off gala.
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1992
June |
With
only $300 in the bank and a dream, CRI's Board of Directors
negotiates a contract to purchase the Cornerstone Church
and parsonage. The deposit? $1.00. Renovations
begin.
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1992
October |
The
stage is built and the first performance in the theater
"Magnolias" is presented.
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1993
March |
Stage
lighting and a control booth are added.
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1993
May |
Dedication
ceremonies are held naming the structure "The Paul
G. Reitz Theater" in honor of DuBois businessman
and philanthropist Paul Reitz.
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1995
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Seats
purchased from the old Harris Theater in the Pershing
Hotel building are reupholstered and brass plates are
attached with the donor's names installed. New carpeting
completes the picture.
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1995
July |
The
Cornerstone Church congregation relocates. For the
first time, the Reitz is not a Theater/Church.
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1995
August |
Groundbreaking
for the ramped annex brings Senator John Peterson to the
festivities.
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1996
June |
"Showcase
of Stars," only one of several benefit performances
to raise funds for the theater is produced. Among
the many talented stars is Shawn Daly, who returned in
May, 1998 for a concert at completion of the project.
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1997
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Additional
interior projects are realized.
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1998
January |
DuBois
Community Theater (DCT) changes its name and status to
become the Reitz Theater Players.
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