Historic four-story theater building set for demolition
March 1st, 2010 by tristan baurick
A 92-year-old former school building nestled in the wooded north
end is set for demolition next month.
The building has long been vacant and has fallen into disrepair.
Built as part of Moran School in 1918, the four-story building housed an auditorium, library, laboratories, study hall and dormitory. It was later used by a naval academy and then was converted into a movie theater.
Historic preservationists are asking that the owners seek an alternative solution to demolition.
It is a “terribly significant” part of Bainbridge’s history, said city Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Will Shopes during a special commission meeting on Friday.
“I wish they’d try to save it or, if they don’t have the money, try to find someone who does,” Shopes said.
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Tags: demolition, Messenger House, Moran School, Puget Sound Naval Academy
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