HomeMy WebLinkAbout014-99RESOLUTION NO. 14-99
DESIGNATING THE VILLAGE THEATRE LOCATED AT 233 FRONT
STREET AS A DANVILLE HERITAGE RESOURCE
(APN: 208-022-027)
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville is the owner of the subject property located at 233 Front
Street which currently houses a theatre and art gallery; and
WHEREAS, the Danville Heritage Resource Commission recommends in their adopted
Resolution No. 98-2 that the Town Council designate the Village Theatre as a Heritage Resource;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 89-8 (Historic Preservation) establishes standards for review of Heritage
Resources; and
WHEREAS, the history of the building is as follows:
1. The building was constructed as the Grange Hall No. 85 in 1873.
Other uses for the building included a meeting hall for the Danville Rebekah Lodge No.
123 and the Oddfellows. The structure has also been used for a movie theatre, dance hall,
San Ramon Valley High gymnasium and a skating rink.
The building was renovated many times. First in 1912-13 when the original building was
lifted, rotated ninety degrees to become part of a second floor in a larger structure. A
large auditorium was added to the rear of the first floor. Remodeling occurred again in
1948, 1976, 1983 and in 1990.
Significant pieces of the original Grange Hall are in the upstairs of the building where the
Art gallery currently resides.
WHEREAS, the Danville Town Council, as the property owner, supports the Heritage Resource
designation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council supports designating the Village Theatre as a
Danville Heritage Resource based on the following findings:
The building retains its historic integrity in that it continues to serve as a meeting place and
social center for the Town of Danville.
The building is associated with the Town's cultural, religious, educational and social
evolution.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on February 16, 1999, by the
following vote:
AYES: Arnerich,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Greenberg, Doyle,
Shimansky, Waldo
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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