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Tower Theater in Marysville to Become Office Space?
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September 27, 2005 at 6:10 am
MARYSVILLE, CA — While plans to convert the long-shuttered Tower Theater in downtown Marysville into a multiplex have fallen through, the new owner of the Tower is seeking to turn the former movie house into an office center, according to the Appeal-Democrat. At least the facade and namesake tower of the theater would be retained and restored, according to preliminary plans.
While many would like to see the Tower remain a theater, some also are just glad to see that the building used again. “Although I prefer it to be a theater, I know it’s not going to happen,” says Ron Russell, who owns two antique shops next door to the Tower. “But to be utilized in any manner is just tremendous for the city. Bringing in employees to downtown Marysville – that’s going to help restaurants, and that’s more shoppers with income.”
The new owner of the theater has submitted an application to the city, and the approval process isn’t expected to begin for at least a month.
