<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0OWZe8_19E72VKu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0OWZe8_19E72VKu00" width="700" height="350" ><figcaption>After over 120 years, the Bristol Opera House’s historic awning is being removed to accommodate work on SR 120. Photo from Elkhart Civic Theatre.</figcaption></figure>BRISTOL — The historic Bristol Opera House will remove its longtime front awning next month to accommodate planned roadwork along State Road 120, launching a fundraising campaign to replace the more than century-old feature and complete additional exterior repairs.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=43vERH_19E72VKu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=43vERH_19E72VKu00" width="900" height="600" ></figure>Leaders with Elkhart Civic Theatre, which operates the venue, said the existing awning has sheltered patrons for more than 120 years but must be taken down because of state infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin Sunday, March 1, with completion targeted for early summer.The organization estimates the cost of rebuilding a new awning and repairing the building’s distinctive roofline peak at about $40,000. To help offset expenses, a donor has pledged to match the first $12,000 in contributions, effectively doubling the impact of early gifts.The theater is encouraging supporters to contribute through its website to qualify for the matching funds. Any donations exceeding the amount required for the awning and roof repairs will be directed to the group’s building fund for future maintenance and preservation projects.The opera house, a prominent downtown landmark, has long served as a cultural hub for the community. Theater officials say the improvements are designed to preserve the building’s historic character while ensuring it remains safe and welcoming for audiences in the years ahead.To donate, go to elkhartcivictheatre.org/building26.</div></body>

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BRISTOL — The historic Bristol Opera House will remove its longtime front awning next month to accommodate planned roadwork along State Road 120, launching a fundraising campaign to replace the more than century-old feature and complete additional exterior repairs. Leaders with Elkhart Civic Theatre, which operates the venue, said...

Bristol Opera House Launches Fundraiser To Replace Awning

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BRISTOL — The historic Bristol Opera House will remove its longtime front awning next month to accommodate planned roadwork along State Road 120, launching

Bristol Opera House Launches Fundraiser To Replace Awning

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