City at a crossroads, waiting for direction on historic theater
By Pat Phillips
Sunday August 6, 2006
Rick Danzl
Chittick Family Eye Care, located across the street from the historic Fischer Theater in Danville, was modeled after the theater's exterior design. The theater was closed in June because it wasn't making enought money through events to do more than break even on bills.
DANVILLE – Although events are scheduled in the adjacent Palace Park, the Vermilion Heritage Foundation is closing the Fischer Theater and taking a wait-and-see attitude about its future for now.
"The mayor asked for time to examine the potential for city ownership of the building," said John Dreher, board president. "I have not heard back from him at this point."
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