Palace Theater Closed for Renovations

The historic downtown Hilo, HI landmark, The Palace Theater, has closed its doors until August 9th, 2008 for ADA upgrades and renovations.

Included in the improvements: ADA compliant wheelchair areas and ramps to the backstage door, an improved mauka walkway, lighting upgrades and balcony repairs. The cost is estimated at $90,000.

The Palace Theater was built in 1925.

Check out this video segment from Big Island Video News, which also aired on KHHB TV news.

The Palace Theater is an important piece of the historic preservation puzzle in downtown Hilo, and Peter Hughes of Island Trust Properties has been very involved over the years.