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Ceramic Tile

Moore-Merkowitz Tile, Ltd

Designer & manufacturer of handcrafted ceramic relief & field tile since 1986: original designs & glazes; more than 230 designs in 150 colors; for kitchen backsplashes, bathrooms, fireplace surrounds, murals, pools & more. Residential and commercial.

The restored marquee welcomes visitors to the Al. Ringling Theatre. Al. Ringling’s restored private carriage waits out front.
Restoration & Renovation

The Restoration of Al. Ringling Theatre By Isthmus Architecture

One of the earliest Rapp & Rapp theaters, the Al. Ringling Theater in Baraboo, WI, has been restored to its original elegance by Isthmus Architecture

paramount theatre exterior
Theaters

After the Flood: Restoring the Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA

When a disastrous flood hit Cedar Rapids, IA, in 2008, it left the downtown area, including the historic Paramount Theatre, under water.

The grand foyer features a custom mural at the west wall above the entry doors. The original – designed by Rambusch Studios – was either removed or never installed. The Classical-style pastoral scene was re-created by New York City-based muralist Mason Nye from a 1930 black-and-white Rambusch advertisement.
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NYC's Beacon Theatre is Restored by Beyer Blinder Belle

Mills + Schnoering restored the 1926 Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, in two phases. The interior work included the restoration of plaster work and decorative painting by EverGreene, lighting, the auditorium and the lobby.
Features

Suggestions for Restoring Theaters

The elegant restored lobby of the Kings Theatre now welcomes guests to various types of entertainment.
Features

Reviving Historic Theaters: The Shows Go On

Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN
Theaters

Architects Design a Traditional Addition for a Historic Theater

The Saenger Theatre, a historic landmark in one of New Orleans’ nine historic districts, has a prominent place on Canal Street. It was enlarged with the addition of the neighboring building at right, which used to be a Popeye’s fast-food restaurant.
Theaters

New Life on Canal Street: The Saenger Theatre is Restored

Restoration of New Orleans' Saenger Theatre.