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"A Stage for all Reasons!"
A Catalytic, Historic, Arts Redevelopment Project
Preservation of an iconic Cincinnati Landmark in highly visible location
State-of-the-art, comprehensive performing arts and education
center for all ages
Thriving local and arts related businesses
Affordable residential community for artists and entrepreneurs
Mohawk, once a village along Hamilton Road (now known as McMicken), was established in 1792 along a trail to Hamilton, Ohio. As the Miami & Erie Canal was constructed in the 1820’s Mohawk grew along the canal and became an important industrial center.
Mohawk’s businesses used the canal to transport goods north toward Toledo and Lake Erie, and south to the Ohio River. In the 1880’s the canal enabled OTR Brewery District beers to find ready customers all the way to Memphis and New Orleans.
Imperial Theatre was a vaudeville house in 1912, with 800 seats. converted for moving pictures in the late 1930s.
Recessed entry converted to indoor lobby in the 1920s, showing nickelodeon, silent films, then talkies.
The impressive marquee was featured in Wagner Signs (Chicago) advertisements because of its many unique features.
The renovation of Imperial Theatre-Mohawk is a catalyst for transformational community and economic development. Preservation of This iconic Cincinnati Landmark in a highly visible location, Imperial Theatre-Mohawk will help create a thriving business, art, and entertainment district at the nexus of three neighborhoods - Mohawk OTR, West End, and CUF/UC.
A Vibrant Arts Hub for: Theatre | Music | Dance | Film and Film Festivals
Resident Companies | Arts Education | Job Creation | Community Partnerships
Historic Renovation = $3.8 M | New building Annex = $5.2 M
Private investment to date = $.6 M | Total project budget = $9.5 M
Funding:
Completed:
Awaiting:
Developer: Julie Fay
Imperial 280, LLC
jdfayotr@gmail.com | 513-260-8434
Project Director
Marilyn Hyland - Marilyn Hyland Agency
Theatre Development Consultant
Marta Backman Hyland
Market and Budget Analyst
Keith Wicks - Keith Wicks & Associates
Attorney
Chad Arfons - McDonald Hopins LLC
Imperial 280, LLC - Member
Developer Contact: jdfayotr@gmail.com
513.260.8434