The historic Teatro Carmen, built in 1915, remains largely intact with the original theater space, the pressed metal ceiling, the proscenium arch, all in its original condition. This is the last known remaining theatre building of that era and genre. The theatre is located in Barrio Viejo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tucson. The neighborhood, listed on the National Register, is currently being nominated as a National Historic Landmark District. Plans for the rehabilitation of the property involve reactivating the original theatre as a 250-300-seat performing arts space and community cultural resource. There will also be an attached restaurant with indoor seating and outdoor patio space.
El histórico Teatro Carmen, establecido en 1915, permanece prácticamente intacto con el espacio de teatro original, el techo de metal prensado y el arco del proscenio en su condición original. El teatro está ubicado en el Barrio Viejo, uno de los vecindarios más antiguos de Tucson. El vecindario, el cual tiene lugar en el Registro Nacional, ha sido nominado como un hito nacional del distrito. Planes para rehabilitar la propiedad involucra reactivar el teatro original como un espacio de las artes escénicas con 250-300 asientos y como un recurso cultural comunitario. También habrá un restaurante al lado con asientos interiores y un patio exterior.
Producer: John DeSoto
Videographer: John DeSoto, Rena Maldonado
Editor: John DeSoto
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