Music Hall prepped for its next 70 years: A new facelift and expansion of the art deco masterpiece will be ready in 2007.

From: Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO) | Date: July 28, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Rick Alm

Jul. 28--A $13.4 million renovation of the Music Hall was launched Thursday to refurbish what Mayor Kay Barnes called "the magnificence of this building that is an icon of the community." Opened in 1935, the Music Hall had its last renovation 25 years ago -- and the place is again showing its age. The Music Hall's classic art deco fixtures and styling will be polished up and ramped up with more candle-power. The building's luxurious woodwork and gra...

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