Thanks To All Who Brought the Wall Down

Soo Theatre Project, Inc. wishes to thank these people for donating labor and services to "Knock Down the Walls" and remove the debris:

• Carmine Bonacci and Bonacci Contracting
• Malette Construction Equipment
• Waste Management
• High School Students and Teachers from the Skill Center Construction Technology Class
• Chippewa County Sheriff's Department Community Service Program
• Great Lakes Plywood
• Arbic Construction
• The City of Sault Ste. Marie
• Many Soo Theatre Project Volunteers
• Contributors to "The Curtain Can't Go Up Until The Wall Comes Down" Campaign

Block by Block, The Wall Comes Down

The Soo Theatre, completed in 1930, was divided into two movie theatres in 1974 by a sturdy, fireproof concrete block wall. The restoration of the theatre to its former glory had to start with the removal of that wall. Thus "The Curtain Can't Go Up Until the Wall Comes Down" campaign was born, complete with a song composed by Soo Theatre Project board member John Ignatowski.

Follow the story of how The Wall came down this spring. As shown in words, pictures, and even one video, this thrilling chapter in the Theatre's history was made possible through the truly monumental efforts of many local people.

Work on the New Music and Dance Studios Is Underway

Conversion of the Soo Theatre Project storefronts into music and dance studios and a café is underway. New pictures of the demolition and construction are now available online.