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Historic Sites:
Theater Preservation Guidance
History, Maintenance and Preservation
- Cinema Tour. The mission of CinemaTour is to thoroughly research and document the locations and histories of cinemas throughout the world. This information will be shared via the internet as an educational resource for anyone interested in what makes going to the movies special.
- League of Historic American Theaters. Founded in 1976, the League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) is an international not-for-profit membership association. LHAT is a network of people who appreciate the cultural and architectural heritage of historic theatres and who work locally and nationally to rehabilitate them to serve communities throughout North America and abroad. Members of the League collaborate with one another, share their expertise and provide inspiration, information and a broad perspective to those working in the field of historic preservation.
- Drive-Ins. National organization dedicated to the identification and preservation of the Drive-In movie theater.
- Cinema Treasures. Cinema Treasures is a groundbreaking website devoted to movie theater preservation and awareness. Utilizing the community-building capabilities of the Internet, Cinema Treasures unites movie theater owners and enthusiasts in a common cause—to save the last remaining movie palaces across the country.
- Theater Preservation: To Restore or Not To Restore. Article on MuniNet Guide and Review, provides guidelines, advice, and examples, to help in the decision-making process over whether or not to preserve and restore older theaters.
Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
1063 South Capitol Way, Suite 106
Olympia WA 98501
Phone: 360-586-3065
Fax: 360-586-3067