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Landmarks panel approves renovations to Imperial Theatre interior while urging retention of historic fixtures
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for the Imperial Theatre interior to remove sound‑lock walls, reconfigure doors, add seating and replace a tech booth and lighting. Testimony supported restoration of original sconces where feasible.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on Dec. 17 approved an application to alter the designated interior of the Imperial Theatre, finding the proposed changes would support the theater’s continued operation while retaining or restoring key historic features.
Valerie Campbell, land‑use counsel to the Schubert Organization, described a package of work to remove house‑left and house‑right sound and light lock walls to improve circulation, to install doors and…
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