THE LONG AWAITED
Restoration & Renovation
IS NOW UNDERWAY
The "Historic Auditorium"
We have exciting updates to share!
The building formerly known as the Civic Auditorium was purchased earlier this year, and big renovations and restorations are underway. While the historic facade, and some of the interior will remain true to it’s history, there will be many updates to this tremendous venue including an elevator, space for a restaurant, a rebirth of a mezzanine, expanded balcony, and of course, an updated stage and seating area.
Our primary tenants are in the process of being secured, but our goal is to provide a home to professional theatre, music, and other performing arts, while also present a much-needed dining option for downtown St. Croix Falls. We are currently accepting idea invitations for those interested in becoming a restaurant or retail tenant.
We invite you to follow our brand new social pages while we update you about the construction process.
We are currently accepting idea invitations for those interested in becoming a restaurant tenant.
Follow our progress!
Renovation is underway to the Historic Auditorium of St. Croix Falls! The site of the former Civic Auditorium is getting a complete overhaul. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date construction and complete renovation of this amazing historical building.
Now accepting proposals for a restaurant tenant!
With the renovation of our historical building, along with many other exciting things happening in our city, St. Croix Falls is ready for a rebirth. Now is the time to open that restaurant you've always dreamed of!
Demolition Begins!
Spring 2023
Exterior Renovations
Summer 2023
Iconic Restoration
Fire Curtain at the Proscenium
Restoring the 12 Foot Windows
In the Performance Hall
Rebuilding the Stage
In the Historic Auditorium
Window Jam Restoration
Fixing 106 years of rot
The Timeline
Plan, Design & Prepare
Construction Starts!
Contract With Tenants
Opening Day!
What the future holds...
ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE!
St. Croix Festival Theatre’s mission is to make the performing arts welcoming to all people as an essential part of the well being and vitality of the community.
St. Croix Festival Theatre was formally founded in 1990 as a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation to provide St. Croix Valley residents and visitors to this scenic region with highest quality of live professional theatre. In the years since, Festival Theatre has produced more than 100 plays for more than 200,000 St. Croix Valley residents and visitors.
Currently, Festival Theatre performs in the Franklin Square Black Box, but we are looking forward to welcoming them back to their original home, as a major tenant of the Historic Auditorium, upon completion of the restoration.