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us to become a sponsor of the Historic State Theatre of Boyertown.
The 2012 Building Project is a New Heating & Cooling System for the Theatre !
Cost $ 66,940. (current donations $2,448.)
Dear Friends of the State Theatre of Boyertown,
The State Theatre of Boyertown has been under new ownership since October of 2008.
Upon obtaining the theater,
many structural and operational needs were realized. Grants and funding
are often used for this purpose, but typically are
only awarded to non-profit organizations.
The State Theatre does not fall into that category. Therefore, a program has been orchestrated entitled
"Save the State Theatre". "Save the State Theatre" is designed to create projects that enable the
theater
to raise funds to be specifically used towards restoration and revitalization.
Our Mission Statement:
Save the State Theatre is an organization of volunteers committed to preserving and revitalizing
the historic State Theatre of Boyertown for theatre, music and motion picture presentation.
Our goals:
Save the State Theatre's mission incorporates two primary goals:
- To preserve the historic State Theatre building and its integrity.
- To revitalize and restore the interior, the exterior, the structural, and operational components of
the existing theatre.
Upon achieving the above goals, The State Theatre will then be able to attain its ultimate goal:
To provide enriching cultural experiences for the greater Boyertown area by revitalizing a historic theatre to an adequate and pleasing performing arts venue for theatre, music and motion picture presentation.
Currently, the theater's greatest need is a new heating and air conditioning system. The current heating system is approximately 60 years old and extremely inefficient and costly to run, the air conditioning system is no longer functional, and the electrical system is inadequate and outdated.
Below is a project description:
Description |
Estimate |
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Electrical |
$10,400 |
Remove existing 100 amp, 3 phase and 200 amp, 1-phase service,
Reconnect existing circuits to new 200 amp, 3-phase, 4-wire breaker panels |
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Furnish and install a complete new 400 amp, 3 phase, 4-wire, 120/208 - volt service with two 200 amp, 40-circuit, 3-phase main breaker panels. |
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Equipment |
$41,555 |
Furnish and install two 7.5 ton gas/electric rooftop heat/cool units with one
energy recovery ventilator. |
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Miscellaneous |
$14,985 |
Removal of existing service/equipment |
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Electrical inspection |
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Local permits |
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Engineered prints |
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50' gas line and UGI tie-in |
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Electrical feeds from basement to new units |
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total |
$66,940 |
The State Theatre was built in 1912 as "the Lyric'. We are celebrating our 100th birthday!
It is one of the few continuous running theaters in the United States. This theater has a long,
interesting, and rich history of hosting performing arts events
and providing film entertainment for
100 years to Boyertown and its surrounding area. It has served you very humbly
to its fullest ability for many generations. But it has desperate needs.
So, now, it is time that the State Theatre reaches out
to its community, its surrounding local business allies, its patrons, and its friends for help in saving a significant
piece of Boyertown history.
Your history...
Our current project - "Become A Member" will raise funds for the new HVAC system while
creating memberships
(with advantages) to the theater.
We ask that you consider making a donation in one of these categories:
$1,500. - Membership - free family (of 4) admission to any/all movies for 1 year, or
$3,500. - Membership - free family (of 4) admission to any/all movies for 1 year, plus to all
special events including: theatrical plays, dance performances,
music productions,
comedy shows,
live bands for 1year.
Decide how you can show your enthusiasm to preserve the integrity of the
Historic State Theatre of Boyertown. Help us continue to serve you!
Contributions may be made in any amount by sending a check or money order to:
Movie Line: 610-367-4737 Office: 484-614-0111
100% of your contribution will go directly to this project!
checks may be made out to: State Theatre Restoration
" You're going to Love the Arts in Boyertown !"
