Public invited to see State Theatre restoration progress next month

Restoration progress is continuing at a historic theatre in downtown Sioux Falls.

Officials with the State Theatre will give an update to the public on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. in the lobby located at 316 S. Phillips Ave.

In addition, the public is invited to drop by the theatre between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 5 to check out the recent progress in the auditorium during a First Friday Art & Wine Walk.

The infrastructure of the aging building has been rebuilt to preserve the structure, and features such as the lobby have been restored. Officials said an additional $5.5 million is needed to complete work on the auditorium and upper levels of the building.

To help raise money, Great Plains Sponsorships, Inc. has been hired to help

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The State Theatre was built in 1926 and remains a downtown landmark.