After an extensive selection process, the City of Cedar Rapids has selected OPN Architects to lead the historical restoration efforts. As reported in The Gazette, this step in the process is an important one, and recognizes the both the importance of not only restoring the theatre, but doing so in a way which balances historical preservation and the introduction of necessary updates to the buildling. CRATOS will continue to be involved in an advisory capacity on the restoration of the Wurlitzer theatre organ. The restoration master plan includes historic recreation of the organ’s console which was lost to the flood waters in June 2008.
The re-opening date for the theatre is not yet finalized.
