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Proposed redevelopment of the Monroe Theater block would demolish the back of the building that currently houses Show World to allow for a parking lot — for a proposed Rite Aid pharmacy next door.
The city expects to begin reviewing the proposal tomorrow. If plans are approved, the controversial adult business that has occupied the theater since 1976 would be gone, officials said.
Neighbors have fought to oust Show World for years, and turn the 1929 theater into a community playhouse or arts center. The front portion of the theater would be saved.
There is no indication yet of what is envisioned for that space. Developer Fred Rainaldi has told city officials only that the use would be commercial. The space opened by demolition would be used for parking.
Rainaldi revised plans after initially proposing to demolish the entire theater. He did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment this morning.
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Per Brian Sharp of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,
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Proposed redevelopment of the Monroe Theater block would demolish the back of the building that currently houses Show World to allow for a parking lot — for a proposed Rite Aid pharmacy next door.
The city expects to begin reviewing the proposal tomorrow. If plans are approved, the controversial adult business that has occupied the theater since 1976 would be gone, officials said.
Neighbors have fought to oust Show World for years, and turn the 1929 theater into a community playhouse or arts center. The front portion of the theater would be saved.
There is no indication yet of what is envisioned for that space. Developer Fred Rainaldi has told city officials only that the use would be commercial. The space opened by demolition would be used for parking.
Rainaldi revised plans after initially proposing to demolish the entire theater. He did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment this morning.
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