Subsequent to the restoration, the Wang still seats more than 3,600. It is probable that the Wang, rather than the Palace in Waterbury, CT, is the largest capacity historic theatre in New England. The decorative restoration of both theatres was conducted by Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc.
John Eberson’s Palace Theatre in Albany was built in 1931 and has approximately 2700 seats. The style is palatial. In 2002-3, Conrad Schmitt Studios investigated and restored the historic decorative finishes, conserved the murals and supplied new fabric and draperies inspired by the originals.
Restoration of the Palace is well underway. Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. has completed extensive restoration of the decorative finishes, including ornamental plaster and scagliola, decorative painting, millwork, metal work and terrazzo flooring. Other work continues, with the grand re-opening planned for Fall 2004.
Subsequent to the restoration, the Wang still seats more than 3,600. It is probable that the Wang, rather than the Palace in Waterbury, CT, is the largest capacity historic theatre in New England. The decorative restoration of both theatres was conducted by Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc.
This was originally an RKO Theatre. The historic murals were painted by Andrew Karoly and Jules Zartol and conserved by Conrad Schmitt Studios.
John Eberson’s Palace Theatre in Albany was built in 1931 and has approximately 2700 seats. The style is palatial. In 2002-3, Conrad Schmitt Studios investigated and restored the historic decorative finishes, conserved the murals and supplied new fabric and draperies inspired by the originals.
Restoration of the Palace is well underway. Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. has completed extensive restoration of the decorative finishes, including ornamental plaster and scagliola, decorative painting, millwork, metal work and terrazzo flooring. Other work continues, with the grand re-opening planned for Fall 2004.