How Tampa Theatre Survived 100 Years Of Change

from Tampa Bay Developer · host Garrett Greco

John Bell is the President & CEO of Tampa Theatre, where he has led the historic nonprofit venue since 1985 and helped transform it into one of America’s most beloved movie palaces, live event spaces, and cultural institutions.0:00:00 - Early History0:07:12 - John Eberson0:13:10 - Technology0:22:17 - Restoration0:40:19 - 99 Year Lease0:55:12 - Restoration Finished0:59:58 - Macaw’s1:06:29 - Silent Films

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