Bakersfield s Fox Theater speaks out in defense of threatened 1889 train depot in Old Town Kern
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and last updated 2021-04-08 22:22:29-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â Thursday, the Fox Theater Foundation has chosen to display the message #SaveSumnerStation on the theater s marquee, in solidarity with Sumner Station.
The Sumner Station in Old Town Kern has been under threat from its owner, Union Pacific, who has announced that once they vacate the office spaces in the building, they will demolish the structure.
The immediate threat of the station s demolition will require city intervention.
The City Council will consider options for the Sumner Station in early May and it is likely that if they choose not to intervene, the train station will be destroyed.
In a year filled with drive-thru birthday celebrations, it s no surprise that the Fox Theater is keeping everyone safe as it celebrates its 90th year Thursday.
From noon to 7 p.m., theater supporters are encouraged to stop by, tour the Walk of Stars outside the theater and celebrate the iconic local theater with Fox staff and board members.
Those who donate on Thursday will receive a free large popcorn, which will be safely sealed to go as a thank you.
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater opened on Christmas Day 1930, with the first film shown on its big screen being Just Imagine, a sci-fi tale set in the future of 1980.
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