I have always had a special interest in historic preservation since I was old enough to understand the importance of preserving all pasts, not just your own heritage. I am a twenty-three year old mother currently residing in Orange County. For me, the Downtown Riverside area is a unique place like no other. It’s a place I would like to return to someday. It is a place one does not stumble upon too often. Where else can you go to see the Historic Mission Inn’s Festival of Lights and ride a horse-drawn carriage around town or participate in the Dickens Festival; a three day weekend full of different events? In my personal opinion, if the historic downtown area was anything but historic, there would be nothing special about it. Its historic aspects add into all the fun events that take place there each year. Individuals such as me go there to see something different. I figure I can see an Edwards Cinema or a Krikorian Theatre anywhere; they’re all over the place. I believe the Fox Riverside Theatre would be a lovely addition to the already unique area. It would definitely add to that old fashioned feel. The thing that makes a particular site special is its history, as well as its unique architectural aspects, and the Fox Theatre has both. There are so many different things and events that can be held there. With each month containing its own special occasions or days for recognition of a certain person, place, or thing, I think there is quite a bit to work with. Each month the theatre can host shows pertaining to holidays and the celebration of actors and actresses of the silver screen era, along with the original plan to use the building as a performing arts center. I feel with all that to work with there won’t be too many dry spells of non-use. I have a lot of fun ideas for the whole year and I am only one person. I think with all the input of others who are also enthusiasts the current owner (if he still is) will have all the support of the community and others who want to help. I would volunteer my time in an instant if I could help in any way. We also have a Fox Theatre here in Orange County. It’s located in Downtown Fullerton. It too has gone through vandalism and old age. Recently last year sometime the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation set out to preserve it. “Save the Fox†turned out a happy ending. Now it will have its chance to be everything it once was before time and neglect took its toll. Here is the link if you’d like to take a look: www.foxfullerton.org I hope there is a happy ending for this Fox Theatre, too.
I have always had a special interest in historic preservation since I was old enough to understand the importance of preserving all pasts, not just your own heritage. I am a twenty-three year old mother currently residing in Orange County. For me, the Downtown Riverside area is a unique place like no other. It’s a place I would like to return to someday. It is a place one does not stumble upon too often. Where else can you go to see the Historic Mission Inn’s Festival of Lights and ride a horse-drawn carriage around town or participate in the Dickens Festival; a three day weekend full of different events? In my personal opinion, if the historic downtown area was anything but historic, there would be nothing special about it. Its historic aspects add into all the fun events that take place there each year. Individuals such as me go there to see something different. I figure I can see an Edwards Cinema or a Krikorian Theatre anywhere; they’re all over the place. I believe the Fox Riverside Theatre would be a lovely addition to the already unique area. It would definitely add to that old fashioned feel. The thing that makes a particular site special is its history, as well as its unique architectural aspects, and the Fox Theatre has both. There are so many different things and events that can be held there. With each month containing its own special occasions or days for recognition of a certain person, place, or thing, I think there is quite a bit to work with. Each month the theatre can host shows pertaining to holidays and the celebration of actors and actresses of the silver screen era, along with the original plan to use the building as a performing arts center. I feel with all that to work with there won’t be too many dry spells of non-use. I have a lot of fun ideas for the whole year and I am only one person. I think with all the input of others who are also enthusiasts the current owner (if he still is) will have all the support of the community and others who want to help. I would volunteer my time in an instant if I could help in any way. We also have a Fox Theatre here in Orange County. It’s located in Downtown Fullerton. It too has gone through vandalism and old age. Recently last year sometime the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation set out to preserve it. “Save the Fox†turned out a happy ending. Now it will have its chance to be everything it once was before time and neglect took its toll. Here is the link if you’d like to take a look: www.foxfullerton.org I hope there is a happy ending for this Fox Theatre, too.