RESTORATION AT THE ROXY THEATER CONTINUES 25045–A New Clendenin, Inc. (ANC) is working on the next phase of restoration at the historic Roxy Theater in the Town of Clendenin. ANC has expressed its great debt of gratitude to the Dr. O.M. and Ruth A. Harper Foundation, the Wehrle Foundation, the WV Department of Tourism, Commission on the Arts program, and the WV State Historic Preservation Office for their ongoing, generous financial support of this endeavor. Completed phases have resulted in a new roof, repaired rear exterior wall, facade and marquee restoration, utility hook-ups, sewer line replacement, and work in the new lobby, restroom, and concession area to restore walls and floors in an ADA-compliant manner. This current phase will include a new exterior door and exterior steps beside the stage, plumbing for a restroom in the stage area, construction of the stage frame, and continuing work in the lobby. ANC is actively seeking Phase VI funds which will be used to: Install spiral stairs up to sound booth on the 2nd floor; install electrical conduits from the back of the stage area extending up to the sound booth; rough-in plumbing for both toilets in the front and one toilet on the stage; construct wood framing for the 2nd floor walls around the sound booth; install HVAC system; insulate the bottom of the roof trusses; and rough-in electrical outlets and switches. Completion of Phase VI will be a major step in readying the theater for occupancy. All donations help ANC be one step closer to realizing their vision of bringing back the Roxy! If you would like to help, you can visit the new ANC website at 25045anewclendenin.com to make a donation.
JUL 2026
The multi-phase Roxy Restoration Project will
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restore the theater to provide a multicultural venue supporting cultural arts and educational programming for approximately 9,600 people in a three-county area around Clendenin!