Princeton Renaissance Theater
HISTORY TIMELINE
1911 – Royal Theater
Royal Theater
In 1911, Royal Theater opened with 340 seats and a balcony.
1911 – Royal Theater
1954 – Lavon Theater
Lavon Theater
In 1954, Dr. Lawrence Van Court, whose office was next door, purchased the theater and renamed it the Lavon Theater after himself.
1983 – Church and T.V. Ministry
PURCHASED by Rev. Leonard Repass
In 1983, the theater was purchased by local minister Rev. Leonard Repass to serve as the base of his television ministry. In the period from 1983 to 2013, the building changed hands several times, serving as a base for ministry and a food pantry.
1983 – Church and T.V. Ministry
2013 – Renaissance Theater Renovation Project
Renaissance Theater Renovation Project
In 2013, the space was purchased by local nonprofit, Community Connections, to start renovations for the Princeton Renaissance Theater.
2014 – Deconstruction of the theater began
Deconstruction
Renovations began with demolitions of most of the inside of the building.
2014 – Deconstruction of the theater began
2016 – New Marquee
New Marquee
With the old sign nearly falling off the building, it was torn down and replaced by a new marquee showcasing the “R” for the Princeton Renaissance Theater.
WOAY News – Congresswoman Miller tours downtown Princeton to discuss economic recovery
By Brandon Eanes
WVNS FOX 59 – Renaissance Players to hold Community Interest Meet & Greet
By Brandon Eanes
WVVA News – Renaissance Theater marquee damaged in truck accident
By Glenn Kittle
Bluefield Daily Telegraph – Princeton holds live concert in memory of nation’s many veterans
By Greg Jordan
WVNS FOX 59 – Princeton hosts new Memorial Day celebration
By Jack Taylor
WOAY News – First annual Memorial Day event held in downtown Princeton
By Katherine Skeldon
Bluefield Daily Telegraph – Bob Denver Museum – A great idea for Princeton
Editorial
WOAY News -Local theater to house new community theater group and Bob Denver museum
By Jacob Comer
Bluefield Daily Telegraph -Princeton Renaissance Theater plans on housing Bob Denver Museum
By Greg Jordan
Bluefield Daily Telegraph – Renaissance Theater shows off signs of returning to life
By Greg Jordan
Princeton Renaissance Theater
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Mission
To enrich the community with unique and memorable experiences of film and performing arts by serving as a cultural and educational resource for all.
Events
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