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Abandoned Oregon theater reopens to applause after two generations of DIY work
Abandoned Oregon theater reopens to applause after two generations of DIY work
Abandoned Oregon theater reopens to applause after two generations of DIY work

Published on: 10/19/2025

This news was posted by Oregon Today News

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Teen volunteers who helped restore the Gem Theatre look down at the building'sThe interior of the Gem Theatre in Athena during construction.Original Douglas fir floors were refinished in the Gem Theatre.Restoration project manager Rob McIntyre stands in the Gem Theatre a week before the grand reopening.The theater has been reimagined with vintage seats and gold-and-red carpet.A 2006 workday at the Gem Theatre.A portrait of the floor crew before the floor raising day.Marquee lighting at the Gem Theatre

Like the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz,” residents of the tiny northeast Oregon town of Athena have finally fulfilled their wish for a cultural heart: a premier arts and performance venue on Main Street.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/10/abandoned-oregon-theater-reopens-to-applause-after-two-generations-of-diy-work.html

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