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Renovating Milwaukee’s Historic Downer Theatre | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Film is launching a $8 million campaign to buy and revamp the historic Downer Theatre, already secured for $1.55 million with help from a $500K Herzfeld Foundation gift. The phased renovation—pausing for major work after the 2028 festival—aims to upgrade seating, sound, and even restore film screenings, while boosting the Downer Avenue neighborhood and pushing for National Historic Register status. It’s a bold blend of preservation and progress, keeping the theater’s iconic soul alive for future movie lovers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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