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Restoration: Wall Murals

The wall murals are repainted and preserved to closely match the original murals.

Aired 01/16/2007

KSPS Documentaries

Restoration: Wall Murals

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The wall murals are repainted and preserved to closely match the original murals.

The wall murals are repainted and preserved to closely match the original murals.

Aired 01/16/2007

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Community Gathering Place

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Clip: Special | 3m 1s | The Fox becomes a gathering place for the Spokane community. (3m 1s)

The Decline of the Fox

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Clip: Special | 3m 15s | In the 1970s, the Fox struggles to survive (3m 15s)

Early Stages of Construction

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Clip: Special | 3m 47s | Construction of the Fox begins right after the stock market crash of 1929. (3m 47s)

Final Stages of Renovation

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Clip: Special | 5m 5s | The renovation heads toward the finish line (5m 5s)

Full Scale Demolition

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Clip: Special | 3m 12s | Store fronts are gutted and equipment is stripped as part of the renovation process (3m 12s)

Grand Opening

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Clip: Special | 4m 8s | The Fox opens on September 3, 1931 with a grand gala. (4m 8s)

Grand Reopening

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Clip: Special | 1m 46s | The new and renewed Fox opens on November 17, 2007 (1m 46s)

Great Performances

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Clip: Special | 4m 1s | Fox showcases great performances from the 1950s through the 1970's (4m 1s)

Introduction to the Fox Theater

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Clip: Special | 2m | A brief overview of the Fox Theater. (2m)

Moving in the Symphony

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Clip: Special | 2m 49s | The Spokane Symphony moves into the Fox and fine tunes the auditorium’s acoustics. (2m 49s)

Renovation Begins

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Clip: Special | 3m 11s | Work begins on transforming the Fox from a movie theater to a performing arts facility. (3m 11s)

Restoration: Art Deco Elements

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Clip: Special | 5m 43s | Great attention is made to preserve the art deco elements of the Fox. (5m 43s)

Restoration: Auditorium Ceiling

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Clip: Special | 3m 39s | Great work is put into preserving rather than re-creating the auditorium ceiling. (3m 39s)

Saving the Fox

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Clip: Special | 2m 21s | The Spokane Symphony steps in to save the Fox from destruction (2m 21s)

The War Years

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Clip: Special | 2m 14s | Movies and live shows at the Fox offer a much needed distraction during the 1940s. (2m 14s)

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