KSPS Documentaries
Spokane's 21st Century Fox
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The Fox Theater, Spokane's art deco movie palace, is restored to its former grandeur.
Spokane's Fox Theater has been "The Place to Go" since it opened in 1931. Lines formed around the block to view the latest feature and famous performers graced its stage. Even during its decline, the theater has retained its vestiges of elegance in its faded murals and dusty chandeliers. Threatened by demolition, the Fox survived the wrecking ball thanks to the efforts of the Spokane community.
KSPS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS
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KSPS Documentaries
Spokane's 21st Century Fox
Special | 56m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Spokane's Fox Theater has been "The Place to Go" since it opened in 1931. Lines formed around the block to view the latest feature and famous performers graced its stage. Even during its decline, the theater has retained its vestiges of elegance in its faded murals and dusty chandeliers. Threatened by demolition, the Fox survived the wrecking ball thanks to the efforts of the Spokane community.
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The Fox becomes a gathering place for the Spokane community. (3m 1s)
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Construction of the Fox begins right after the stock market crash of 1929. (3m 47s)
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The renovation heads toward the finish line (5m 5s)
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Store fronts are gutted and equipment is stripped as part of the renovation process (3m 12s)
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Fox showcases great performances from the 1950s through the 1970's (4m 1s)
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The Spokane Symphony moves into the Fox and fine tunes the auditorium’s acoustics. (2m 49s)
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Work begins on transforming the Fox from a movie theater to a performing arts facility. (3m 11s)
Restoration: Art Deco Elements
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Great attention is made to preserve the art deco elements of the Fox. (5m 43s)
Restoration: Auditorium Ceiling
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Great work is put into preserving rather than re-creating the auditorium ceiling. (3m 39s)
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The wall murals are repainted and preserved to closely match the original murals. (4m 49s)
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The Spokane Symphony steps in to save the Fox from destruction (2m 21s)
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Movies and live shows at the Fox offer a much needed distraction during the 1940s. (2m 14s)
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KSPS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS
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