Initial assessments have been done by the City of Auburn building inspector and private contractors. Planning is underway to determine the full scope of the repair work and restoration actions that need to be taken. As previously shared on April 19, , the historic State Theatre in Auburn, CA, had to temporarily close to the public to address interior building damage.
After ceiling cracks were noticed initially, a large section of the auditorium ceiling plaster and framework came down on the morning of April 18, , triggering the fire alarm system in the empty auditorium. During the assessment process and due to the age of the historic venue, AST retained an environmental contractor to do asbestos testing, which returned a positive result showing asbestos in the ceiling debris samples.
At this time, the first phase of repair will be for the environmental contractor to secure and close off the auditorium and finalize a plan of action for the abatement and remediation of that area. This temporary closure of the State Theatre auditorium does not affect the AST on-site offices or other businesses in the multi-use complex. Additionally, the exterior building roof is intact and did not collapse or sustain damage.
With a full slate of performances scheduled for , AST is working as quickly as possible to reopen but is emphasizing safety and proper historical restoration to ensure the auditorium will be a staple in the community for decades to come.
Updated event information is available below. All patrons and ticket holders can transfer ticket dates, receive a refund, or convert their purchase to a donation. An email with event-specific information on what to do next will be sent to those that purchased online. All others may visit the Theatre Box Office in person or call Organizer: Linda Nash. This is your chance to visit six beautiful vintage and historic homes. Each home is uniquely decorated, and all of the homes are in or near downtown Auburn.
