Friends of Alger Theater chug along with restoration plans

Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Source: Model D

The Alger Theater is going to need every friend it can get to bring it back into the spotlight in Detroit.

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The Alger Theater is an art deco gem that is considered to be the anchor of the E. Warren business district. The goal of the Friends of the Alger Theater (FOTAT), is for the facility to be fully restored in order to host film, theater, and concert events as well as community arts and education programs, youth development programs, and neighborhood association activities.

So far, the organization's Board of Directors has achieved historic designation for the theater, cleaned and reinforced the marquee's steel structure, and reinforced and weather-proofed the roof.

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