Metro Council approves funding for renovation and return of historic Lincoln Theater

BATON ROUGE - The Lincoln Theater sits empty and vacant on Eddie Robinson Dr., right down the road from the Hotel Lincoln. Its rich history and cultural significance is why the state is stepping in to assist the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame in restoring and preserving the theater.

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