
In 2009 Landmarks Illinois declared it one of the 10 most endangered historic places in Illinois. The building is in need of extensive repairs which are estimated to cost $1,750,000. The city of Shelbyville which owns the auditorium has threatened to tear it down if repairs cannot be made within 2 years. The Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee is working on funding for a four-phase renovation project.
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What a beautiful building. I just get sick when places are torn down...tears down our history and the story of what made us who we are.
ReplyDeleteI have pictures of the Charleston Chautaqua's from the early 1900's. they were really something!!
HI REBECCA,
ReplyDeleteWHAT A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING, IT WOULD BE TERRIBLE IF IT WAS TORN DOWN.....HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT FOR THE BETTER.......VERY INTERESTING POST. HAVE A NICE DAY. RIZZI
Awwww, it is such a wonderful old historic building I hope that the city of Shelbyville will reconsider not to tear the building down.
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What an unusual building. I hope they are able to save it. It would be a same to loose it
ReplyDeleteThe inside looks stunning! Great place indeed.
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