A Theater Comes Back To Life (Pittsfield, MA)

The Colonial Theater

Before Renovation

After Renovation

 The Colonial Theater was open from 1903 to 1952 but then stood empty for many years.  The city decided to renovate the theater to enhance the downtown and the theater reopened in 2006.  The theater attracted restaurants and artists to the downtown which attracted even more businesses.  Now, Pittsfield's downtown has been designated a cultural district which attracts many tourists and local residents.