NEW ORLEANS — Construction will be complete in October for the $52 million renovation of the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The building was first constructed in 1927 at the corner of Canal and North Rampart Street, and it has been the focus of redevelopment since being damaged by Hurricane Katrina ion 2005. The City of New Orleans, Canal Street Development Corp. and Houston-based ACE Theatrical Group are overseeing the project. The interior paint and veneer is being stripped and replaced with the original color palette. Historic decorative elements are being installed. The stagehouse is also being expanded. The project architect is Washington, D.C.-based Martinez + Johnson, and the general contractor is Metairie, La.-based Broadmoor Construction.
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