May 09, 2006
Strand Theater Renovation Project: Update
Filed Under (Historic Landmarks, Marietta Square, Cobb County, Redevelopment) by mpi

The Cobb Commission voted Tuesday to approve a $250,000 grant toward the Square’s Strand Theater renovation fund. However, the money won’t be given until the “Friends of the Strand” has raised $2 million (of a $5 million goal) . Friends president, Earl Smith, has suggested that tax revenue could be contributed to the fund, which might then see some donations coming in from charitible foundations. The fact that the Strand is a privately-owned property has caused some questions about the use of tax money for fund donations. Regardless of where the funds come from, Friends of the Strand hopes this county grant will spur on the project toward the grand opening goal of next summer (2007). For more information, go to Friends of the Strand website.

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3 Comments posted on "Strand Theater Renovation Project: Update"
Eileen Johnson on May 10th, 2006 at 2:52 pm #

Am I correct in thinking that the Strand is privately owned by the Goldstein family?
Does the strand truly hold historic value?
Is it over 100 year old?
Does it really have any value to the arts?

If it truly has value it seems like the Goldstein family would take care of it. Or give it/sell it to the city of Marietta.

In my life time (25 years) it has been nothing but an eye sore.

I would like to know why the building has not been condemned. I thought there were ways for the city to put pressure on property owners to take care of their property

I realize the importance of fixing the squares eye sore but I do not believe The Friends of the Strand or the citizens of Marietta should be the ones taking care of it.


Marietta Square - Whitlock Avenue - WhitlockAvenue.com » Strand Update : Divided we Strand? >> the entrance to the Historic Marietta, GA Square on May 19th, 2006 at 3:45 pm #

[…] As we have been reporting to you earlier this year, the Strand renovation is moving along nicely. According to the AJC, there are quite some mixed opionion on the progress that is being made with the renovation/restoration. Published on: 05/18/06 […]


Marietta Blog - Marietta, Georgia » Divided we Strand? on May 19th, 2006 at 3:47 pm #

[…] As we have been reporting to you earlier this year, the Strand renovation is moving along nicely. According to the AJC, there are quite some mixed opionion on the progress that is being made with the renovation/restoration. Published on: 05/18/06 […]


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