John P. Smith grew up at the Marianne Theatre, the Fairfield Avenue movie house built by his grandparents and opened in 1942. On Wednesday, Smith, 75, returned to the theater with dozens of others with questions about the art deco building’s future. “People would come here just to have air conditioning in the 1940s,” Smith […]
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What People Want at the Marianne Theatre, Plus Photos from Inside
John P. Smith grew up at the Marianne Theatre, the Fairfield Avenue movie house built by his grandparents and opened in 1942. On Wednesday, Smith, 75, returned to the theater with dozens of others with questions about the art deco building’s future. “People would come here just to have air conditioning in the 1940s,” Smith […]
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$3.6 Million Renovation of Historic Devou Park Building to Benefit Area Children
An extensive renovation is underway at the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky in Devou Park. Paul Hemmer Company has begun a $3.6 million project that will result in a complete renovation and construction of new interior facilities and capabilities within the building while preserving the historic character. Built 90 years ago, the home was designed […]
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$3.6 Million Renovation of Historic Devou Park Building to Benefit Area Children
An extensive renovation is underway at the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky in Devou Park. Paul Hemmer Company has begun a $3.6 million project that will result in a complete renovation and construction of new interior facilities and capabilities within the building while preserving the historic character. Built 90 years ago, the home was designed […]
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Hotel Developers to Close on Sale of Former Covington City Hall
At a special meeting of the Covington City Commission called for Wednesday afternoon, the City will officially sell 638 Madison Avenue. In its 105 years, the building at that address has been home to Coppins Department Store, the Covington Industrial Club, Covington City Hall, and next will be home to The Hotel Covington. According to […]
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Hotel Developers to Close on Sale of Former Covington City Hall
At a special meeting of the Covington City Commission called for Wednesday afternoon, the City will officially sell 638 Madison Avenue. In its 105 years, the building at that address has been home to Coppins Department Store, the Covington Industrial Club, Covington City Hall, and next will be home to The Hotel Covington. According to […]
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Covington Offers Home Repair Assistance
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to help address problems with sewer laterals, furnaces or roof patches, thanks to a new program created by the Housing Development Office, part of the City’s Department of Development. The Program will be offered on a first come, first served basis while funding is available with […]
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Covington Offers Home Repair Assistance
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to help address problems with sewer laterals, furnaces or roof patches, thanks to a new program created by the Housing Development Office, part of the City’s Department of Development. The Program will be offered on a first come, first served basis while funding is available with […]
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Future of Marianne Theater to Be Discussed at Public Meeting
What’s to become of the old Marianne Theater in Bellevue? The City announced its plans to pursue purchase of the art deco structure on Fairfield Avenue in March before ultimately closing on a sale in May. There are no specific redevelopment plans yet. A public engagement session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 – in […]
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Future of Marianne Theater to Be Discussed at Public Meeting
What’s to become of the old Marianne Theater in Bellevue? The City announced its plans to pursue purchase of the art deco structure on Fairfield Avenue in March before ultimately closing on a sale in May. There are no specific redevelopment plans yet. A public engagement session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 – in […]