Project Overview

The renovation of the historic Capitol Theatre — one of 3 anchor theaters in the newly-conceived Gordon Square Arts District in the heart of Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood — had been a dream over 25 years in the making.  A Design/Build project, The Project Group served as the Project Manager for the $7.5 million restoration of this historic theater — with 3 new theaters of 440, 100 and 100 seats (2006-2009).

Project Brief

• Role:  Project Manager
• Type:  Arts & Culture
• Size:  640 seats; 3 theatres
• Budget:  $7.5 million
• Period:  2006-2009
• Location:  Cleveland, Ohio
• Client:  Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization

Project Parameters

• Historic Renovation
• Sustainable design
• Restoration of iconic movie theater
• Features two movie screens and new period seating
• 12 month project duration

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