Restoration
Grand Vision’s restoration work began in 1996 when we took on the challenge of restoring the historic marquee and neon blade sign, which had been dark for many years. Since then, we have undertaken many preservation, restoration, maintenance and upgrade projects, including the “Save Your Seat Campaign” capital campaign of 2004-2006. Local residents, businesses and fans of Art Deco design adopted over 1,000 Theatre seats. These funds enabled Grand Vision to fully restore the Theatre’s seats, install safe, modern stage rigging, a movie sound system and much more. This restoration work provided the necessary improvements that have enabled the Theatre to function as a community performing arts center since reopening in late 2006.
See the stories below for details on the many community-driven restoration projects that Grand Vision has accomplished.
Restoration Blog
1999 | Stage Wiring Repairs
The L.A. City Fire Inspector alerted the Warner Grand about issues to the stage's electrical system. As a result, Grand Vision Foundation made repairs to the damaged stage wiring and removed...
1998 | Marquee Restoration
GVF's first major project restored the historic marquee and neon blade sign. They mounted a street festival, "Light Up the Night,” to celebrate the unveiling. 1996 Sept 21 Lights Action News Pilot...
1997 | Main Lobby Chandeliers Repaired
When Grand Vision Foundation (GVF) volunteers and City of LA officials first entered the WGT in 1995, there was no operational lighting. As Irene Mendoza, staff member at the time to Councilman Rudy...
1995-96 | Grand Vision Saves Warner Grand Theatre
Grand Vision Foundation Founded to Save the Warner Grand Theatre In the early 1990s, rocker Lee Michaels, known for his hit song “Do You Know What I Mean?” owned the theater. It was not in operation...
