Fairborn Twin Cinemas

Does anyone have an update on how the restoration is going? Are there any needs for volunteers?

More information on the restoration can be found at the following website. The URL is:

http://fairbornperformingartsandculturalcenter.org

Thanks.

Brian Shapiro
shapiro at ohio dot edu

The new roof of the Fariborn is near completion, Electric is connected to the building; but the electric needs to be brought up to code before the lights can be turned on. We are looking into bringing a theatre pipe organ to the fairborn, so if anyone has one or knows where one is, please let us know. We are also in need of projectors. Chakers took the originals when they left. We are hoping to get some donated, so again any help or ideas would be appreciated.

Any further updates? Are the plans still moving forward?

We have finished up the exterior brick repair and will be starting with the removal of the center wall, two screens and seats. One of the screens and the seats will be put up for sale soon. We are basically preping the theatre for renovation...We are working on a capital campaign and grant writing...more updates to come.

Hi, I was Wondering any News? What are they Going to "Perserve" from this Cinema? - I visited the Website above, but No Draft design.

I hope, 1.) the Cinemas' Front Lightbulbs located underneath the outside Foyer, stay in tact. and 2.) The Large FAIRBORN Sign remains. also, 3.) the Face Emblem, or Drama man..whatever is located in the center remains there. - With so many "drab Movie multi-plex" taking over, It's Necessary to keep the Original Look and Feel, of the "Bright Lights" - Small Town, Walk-in cinema. - Hopeful for one, Very Large Screen, and performance stage will also appeal.

I fully Agree that "Fairborn is Deserving of a Community Arts Center". ( I grew up playing the Violin, taught by the Late, Ms. Joan Seymour. - If anyone was privileged to know Her, you understand how much Talent Can be achieved; while showcasing the Orchestra, and Bands, etc.

The Importance is the Outside remaining a Historic Movie Theatre. The FAIRBORN TWIN should remain in Tradmark, at its best. -
If the Fairborn Newspaper, and City School District will advertise more, (the Necessity for Keeping this Theatre in charitible rennovations), more Contributions can be achieved; Residents Should Help out. I certainly will donate as much, But I was Very Happy to read about rennovation plans. There is Sooo much to perseve, and I recognise a few of your Names here.

When I asked about the cinema a few years back, my Mother Dorothy, said to me over the phone, "the twin cinema closed Kim, it's going to be demolished"... I shouted with, "No, it can't!"
(Go Skyhawks... Class of 1990.} - Thanks.

- Kimberly Reeves

Hi Kimberly
I just sent you an e-mail through your website via your assistant. I attached a few photos of the theatre and left my contact info....Please give me a call, I can give you a much better update over the phone.

New website: htpp://fairbornpac.org

Sorry, for the typo: it is http://fairbornpac.org

Here is a recent photo.

This is another photo of the Fairborn Theater.

Here is a 1949 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/c9febh

1983 photo of the Fairborn Theater.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpagesize=25&ProductID=32004
1986 photo of the Fairborn Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=21&catpagesize=25&ProductID=32005
Another 1986 photo of the Fairborn Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=21&catpagesize=25&ProductID=32007
1986 fron of the marquee. Fairborn Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=21&catpagesize=25&ProductID=32008

A 2009 photo is here.