Press Coverage.Resident questions business owner’s intentions for Highland Square by Lisa Hoffman (editorial)West Side Leader - Feb 22, 2007 it should have been noted somehow that [Steve Albrecht] is not merely a businessman in Akron but a developer with interests in Highland Square. [He] has openly stated his desire to tear down the buildings from the shoe repair shop down to Two Amigos.
Writer clarifies comments in previous letter by Elizabeth Dowling (editorial)West Side Leader - Feb 22, 2007 In reply to the comments that were placed after my letter to the editor last week...I was suggesting that the [upcoming] Portage Path Community Learning Center have the site of the temporary school building on [West] Market Street.
Local businessman says school cannot be compromised by Steve Albrecht (editorial)West Side Leader - Feb 15, 2007 All the leadership energy being expended to prolong the agony of a weary and dreary theater that is obsolete, energy inefficient and drowning in red ink should be focused on optimizing Portage Path Elementary. Read more... Resident questions building planning in Akron by Elizabeth Dowling (editorial)West Side Leader - Feb 15, 2007 In Akron, there is room for landmarks and schools. Let Portage Path Community Learning Center (CLC) have a different site, and let the Highland Theater stay where it is.
Sommerville: Want to Save Your Favorite Neighborhood Shop? Then Shop There by Marco Sommervilleakroncitycouncil.org - Feb 14, 2007 We can blame greedy developers or faceless corporate giants for the disappearance of the locally-owned shops that many of us grew up with. But can we blame ourselves? I would pose this question to those who – while well-intentioned – oppose plans to close, demolish or build over neighborhood icons such as the Highland Theater.
Plans for Portage Path CLC unveiled at meeting by Stephanie KistWest Side Leader - Feb 08, 2007 Amid controversy over the fate of the Highland Theater, a community meeting on future plans for the Portage Path Community Learning Center (CLC) took place Jan. 31. While the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the CLC, which will be built on the footprint of the current Portage Path School of Technology, much discussion included the theater. Read more... Portage Path divides crowd by Stephanie WarsmithAkron Beacon Journal - Feb 01, 2007 School and city leaders presented three possible site plans for a new school, including two proposals involving the Highland Theater property nearby. Read more... HSNA gathers input on future of theater by Stephanie KistWest Side Leader - Feb 01, 2007 A world-premiere film kicked off a town hall meeting hosted by the Highland Square Neighborhood Association (HSNA) Jan. 30. Meant to share and gather more thoughts and ideas regarding the Highland Theater, the meeting began with footage taken during the building of the theater by the Wallace Construction Co. in the late 1930s. Read more... Successful theater would be good for neighborhood, reader says by Timothy Kelley (editorial)West Side Leader - Feb 01, 2007 While watching the recent controversy over the Highland Theatre, I am amazed at the lack of imagination and the inability to think things through. The problem has not been a lack of support. Full house attendance at concerts and special film events shows otherwise. Read more... Group vows to save theater by Connie BloomAkron Beacon Journal - Jan 31, 2007 About 90 fans of the theater, mostly residents of Highland Square, watched a digitally restored vintage film of the Wallace Construction company building the neighborhood jewel in 1937. The parking lot of the church was packed even as the mercury dropped and the cold winds blew. Without the theater, Highland Square is a blip on the way to Montrose, they said. Read more... Saving theater would hurt school by Steve Albrecht (editorial)Akron Beacon Journal - Jan 30, 2007 It is clear to me that saving the Highland Theater will mean compromising the quality of a new elementary school. That would be a terrible mistake for the education of our children and the stability and revitalization of the neighborhoods. Read more... Hollywood Premiere by Mark J. PriceAkron Beacon Journal - Jan 29, 2007 Four giant floodlights swept the night sky over Highland Square. The 4,000-watt beacons were so bright that aviators had to be warned not to mistake the signals for Akron's airport. The Hollywood premiere of the Highland Theater was a smashing success in 1938. Read more... Council discusses theater by John HiggginsAkron Beacon Journal - Jan 23, 2007 Highland Square residents lobbied Akron City Council on Monday night for more time to save their neighborhood movie theater. "We are asking for your support to get some time," said Lisa Bostwick, president of the Highland Square Neighborhood Association, who spoke for more than 15 residents in attendance. Read more... Residents look for alternatives to theater closing by Stephanie KistWest Side Leader - Jan 18, 2007 After learning plans might be in the works to close down the Highland Theater, Highland Square Neighborhood Association (HSNA) President Lisa Bostwick called an emergency meeting for Jan. 16. About 20 curious and concerned residents gathered in Bostwick’s home, and she urged her neighbors to think big. Read more... Highland Theater may be lost by Bob Downing & John HigginsAkron Beacon Journal - Jan 17, 2007 Activists hope to save 1938 building after owner receives permit to raze it. Highland Square activists want to save Akron's Highland Theater, perhaps to turn it into a community-based center for theater, films and music. Read more... |
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