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September 29, 2014

Small towns restoring movie theaters in hopes that will revive the community

  • After the Egyptian Theatre reopened in Coos Bay, Oregon, more people started going to restaurants and a local brewery launched beer and movie nights.
    • By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ
    Associated Press

    WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — When the historic downtown movie theater in Webster City, Iowa, went bankrupt and shut down last year, some wondered whether it was further proof of the small town's demise after a factory closure put hundreds out of work.


    'Renovations become a real rallying cry for the community. It provides a sense of focus. That community focus can bring entrepreneurs out of the woodwork.'

    -- Patrice Frey,
    National Main Street Center


     
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