​Historic Photos

"The Nuthouse"
The Civic Arts Theater located at the site of the current Lesher Center for the Arts

Stage II
Stage II Theater located at the current site of Skipolini's Pizza 

Preparation for Civic Arts Theatre Demolition
Removal of Equipment from Civic Arts Theatre for move to Del Valle Theatre

They're taking the Green Room!
The Green Room for the Civic Arts Theatre was relocated to Civic Park in 1988

Demolition of the Civic Arts Theatre including a "Wreakfast"
Wreakfast attendees get a front row seat to the demolition of the Civic Arts Theatre

Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking in 1988 for what would be the Lesher Center for the Arts

Construction of the LCA
Tour during construction - standing on what would be the Hofmann Stage

Closing of Stage II:  The Final Curtain
In 1991, the Stage II Theatre at what was 1535 East Street closed.