The Alger Theater is an art deco gem that is considered to be the anchor of the E. Warren business district. The goal of the
Friends of the Alger Theater is for the facility to be fully restored in order to host film, theater
and concert events, as well as community arts and education programs,
youth development programs and neighborhood association activities.
So
far, the organization's Board of Directors has achieved historic
designation for the theater, cleaned and reinforced the marquee's steel
structure and reinforced and weather-proofed the roof.
The group was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from New Detroit Inc. for organizational
capacity building and plans to embark on a capital fund campaign in early
2010. They are also applying for various grants through foundation sources such as the
National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Art Van Foundation that, if awarded, will finance such pre-development
costs, such as architectural/engineering services, environmental analysis and
abatement services and legal consulting fees.
The theater will be open for viewing at the Friends' membership appreciation event set for Sept. 27. Keep up to date at
their website.
Source: Marc Tirikian, FOTAT
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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