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Socrates Charos. Charos spent nearly two years renovating the building, converting it to a religious center, restoring its former name. The theater struggled for many years, nearly facing foreclosure in 2008. At this time, the City Commission voted to purchase the building from Charos, with the effort being successful. During this time, the City also recognized the theater's importance to the city's history, awarding it a Historic Designation.
334:. Upon opening, it was advertised as having the best natural acoustics in the southeastern US. Along with showing films, the theater also hosted various vaudeville acts in the 20s and 30s. In 1922, a Robert Morton Wicks Opus 415 Organ was installed however, it was later believed to be removed during renovations, following damaged obtained during
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