Designed by Charles C. Benson and built in 1936, The Rogers Theater boasts the only 20th Century art-deco design in the Uptown Shelby Historic District. Prioritizing its restoration and preservation is the key to building back the dynasty of Shelby!

The National Trust for Historic Preservation singled out the Rogers Theatre in 2001 when it was included on its "11 Most Endangered Properties" list, as one of the country's threatened independent movie theaters, and designated the theater as an official project of the "Save America's Treasures" program.

Restoration and redevelopment will be based upon feasibility studies conducted on the theater and will include, but are not limited to:

- Electrical | Plumbing | Mechanical | Roof Updates

- Retail Space Redevelopment

- Land Clearing & Grading; Outdoor Space Development

- Stage Restoration

Redevelopment of the theater will involve constructing a social lounge that hosts entertainment for patrons - which will include the upstairs mezzanine and a new outdoor area.

All donations are 100% deductible and restricted to use for the restoration | redevelopment | preservation of the theater. Donations can be monetary (one-time or recurring) or in-kind (goods, services, time, expertise). Not sure how to make donations work for you? Check out this article from NerdWallet to give you a better idea of how to make it happen!

The Rogers Theater Project Inc., is a 501(c)3 registered North Carolina non-profit.

The Historic Rogers Theater Restoration

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