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The Colonial Theater awarded grant from the National Trust
AUGUSTA — The Colonial Theater Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund to support an ambitious restoration plan for the theater. The funds, which range in size from $2500 to $15,000 are gifted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Drafted by members of the Colonial Theater Grants Committee and the Augusta Downtown Alliance, this grant will be used to help restore the interior of the theater by developing a master plan to preserve historic elements such as lobby floor tiles, tin ceiling components and wood finishes. Such a plan will help the theater pursue more fundraising…