Just like TNRC75, I lived most of my youth in the Redlands area (the neighboring community of Yucaipa. I’ve been back to the area every couple of years or so, for a reunion or event of some kind, and I always drive by and wonder about this old theatre. I’m in Redlands today (8/10/02) attending the 30th anniversary of the Redlands Theatre Festival, and I stopped to actually take a walk around the building. I’ve thought for years that it would be wonderful to see that theatre restored and reopened. Whether it is restored to a classic condition, or to a new modern cinema, I think it would work and people would come. One vision I’ve had for it is to open it as a modern, combination art-house cinema and eatery such as has opened in cities like Seattle and Anchorage. I know this might offend those who view a classic restoration but I would support that idea too, if it were to happen. It just pains me to see that building boarded up. Just like TNRC75, I USED to think that Redlands was in the middle of nowhere, but after seeing downtown Redlands today, with the new businesses and the younger families that are moving here, I’m convinced that people would come to that theatre if it were re-opened. What can one do to make it happen? -Dennis
Just like TNRC75, I lived most of my youth in the Redlands area (the neighboring community of Yucaipa. I’ve been back to the area every couple of years or so, for a reunion or event of some kind, and I always drive by and wonder about this old theatre. I’m in Redlands today (8/10/02) attending the 30th anniversary of the Redlands Theatre Festival, and I stopped to actually take a walk around the building. I’ve thought for years that it would be wonderful to see that theatre restored and reopened. Whether it is restored to a classic condition, or to a new modern cinema, I think it would work and people would come. One vision I’ve had for it is to open it as a modern, combination art-house cinema and eatery such as has opened in cities like Seattle and Anchorage. I know this might offend those who view a classic restoration but I would support that idea too, if it were to happen. It just pains me to see that building boarded up. Just like TNRC75, I USED to think that Redlands was in the middle of nowhere, but after seeing downtown Redlands today, with the new businesses and the younger families that are moving here, I’m convinced that people would come to that theatre if it were re-opened. What can one do to make it happen? -Dennis