
A Look Inside Ramova Theatre Ahead of Proposed Renovation
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The Ramova Theatre in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood has seen better days.
For decades, the Ramova Theatre on Chicago’s South Side has languished in neglect. But after years of neighborhood activism and a new redevelopment proposal, the old movie house could soon be transformed into an updated version of its former self. We go for a look.
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A Look Inside Ramova Theatre Ahead of Proposed Renovation
Clip: 1/28/2020 | 4m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
For decades, the Ramova Theatre on Chicago’s South Side has languished in neglect. But after years of neighborhood activism and a new redevelopment proposal, the old movie house could soon be transformed into an updated version of its former self. We go for a look.
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