Show your love for the historic Warner Grand Theatre by adopting a seat. A brass plaque with the name of your choice will be affixed to a seat at the Theatre. Funds benefit...
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2020 | Upgrading the Sound System
Sep 24, 2020 | News, Restoration, Warner Grand Theatre
San Pedro’s historic Warner Grand Theatre originally opened in 1931. Nearing its 90th birthday, the theater has moved into a new 21st century era of production –...
Warner Grand Theatre Gets Lighting Revamp
Dec 6, 2019 | Grand Vision, News, Restoration, Warner Grand Theatre
(San Pedro, CA) – This historic Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro’s opulent Art Deco gem originally opened in 1931, is ready to move into a new era of spectacular events...
2017 & 2007| Lower Lobby Refurbishment
Jan 1, 2017 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
In the mid 1990s, the lower lobby sustained extreme water damage due to flooding. The historic red and white checkered linoleum and wooden subfloor were destroyed. In 2007,...
2015 | New Digital Projector
Jan 1, 2015 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
GVF purchased technically appropriate projector in order for the theatre to be able to access and screen contemporary films. One of GVF’s ongoing goals has been to...
2010 | Auditorium Paint Analysis
Jan 1, 2010 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
GVF received a grant from The National Trust to conduct an analysis of the peeling paint in the main auditorium. Experts found the causes to be age, deterioration of base...
2009-10 | Mezzanine Ceiling Restoration
Jan 1, 2010 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
GVF repaired and restored a section of decorated ceiling that was sagging, cracked, and missing sections of plaster. With a matching grant from the Office of then L.A....
2009 | Main Drape Replacement
Jan 1, 2009 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
GVF replaced the (non-original) main stage drape with a more technically useful curtain that is able to open at the center and move up and down. GVF Board President Fred...
2006-08 | “Save Your Seat” Campaign
Jan 1, 2008 | Archives, Grand Vision, Restoration, Warner Grand History, Warner Grand Theatre
From 2006 – 2008, GVF raised $914,418 through a coordinated community building effort that offered local businesses and residents the opportunity to “adopt” seats at...
Warner Grand Seat Restoration
Jul 13, 2006 | Grand Vision, News, Restoration, Warner Grand Theatre
The Warner Grand Theater has officially started its seat restoration! Last week, the theater’s 1,500 seats were removed and will be re-cushioned, reupholstered and...
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