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Crown Theatre’s Future Decides Tuesday | Wichita News
The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita is once again at the center of a heated debate—will it be demolished or saved? The owner has refiled for demolition, giving the city 30 days to find alternatives, though they’re eyeing an 180-day extension. This isn’t the first time: last year, after rejecting a capacity expansion, the council narrowly voted against historic designation. Now, options include historic listing for funding, repurposing for events, adaptive reuse like apartments or shops, or selling to a preservationist. The planning commission urged the council to decide, and they’ll meet…
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