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Loew's Jersey Theatre Reopens After $130M Restoration
Loew's Jersey Theatre reopens after $130 million restoration project.
In brief
Loew's Jersey Theatre reopens after $130 million restoration project. Loew's Jersey Theatre reopened after a $130 million restoration, restoring its historic appearance and community role. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Theater Reopens
Loew's Jersey Theatre reopened after a $130 million restoration project.
Historic Venue
The theater first opened in 1929 as one of five original Loew's Wonder Theatres.
Cultural Significance
It hosted major performers including Bing Crosby and Duke Ellington.
Reopening Ceremony
Jersey City Council President Denise Ridley called it a momentous occasion for Jersey City.
Preservation Efforts
Friends of the Loew's worked 20 years to save the building from demolition.
What it means
Loew's Jersey Theatre reopened after a $130 million restoration, restoring its historic appearance and community role.
