Robinson Theater Community Arts Center
"For the Neighborhood"
The Robinson Theater Community Arts Center is a multi-purpose facility that exists to inspire, enable, and restore healthy community life to the residents of North Church Hill primarily through arts-based programs.
About
Built in 1937, the Robinson Theater quickly became the center of activity for this thriving community. The United States Department of the Interior lists the historic Robinson Theater as “the final icon of the transformation of this section of Church Hill”. In the mid 1980’s, after several reinventions of the theater, any resemblance to its former glory vanished along with the lighted displays, ticket booth and grand entrance. The Robinson’s beautiful marquee was removed and the doors boarded up. The theater was closed, the lights went out and no longer could the Robinson be considered a place “of help to the youngsters in the community”. Crime in Church Hill was on the rise and many neighborhood landmarks were abandoned and fell into disrepair. In 2008, the Robinson theater underwent another reinvention, this time returning to its roots as an "icon of the transformation of this section of Church Hill." An historic renovation has enabled community life to once again take place within its walls. With a myriad of opportunities for young and old alike, the possibilities for neighborhood use are endless. With a full replica of the Robinson Theater marquee returned to its rightful place, this historic monument will once again bring light to the Hill.
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