OREGON CULTURAL TRUST FUNDS WHITESIDE WATERWORKS
27 July 2010 | 7:15 pm

The Oregon Cultural Trust awarded the Whiteside Theatre Foundation a competitive grant for Phase 1 of the Waterworks Project to repair the failed sewer line that closed the downtown theatre in 2002. Waterworks, an essential component of Whiteside's Act I Rehabilitation Plan, will restore the 1922 theatre's plumbing to functioning condition and set necessary groundwork for additional funding needed to reopen the Whiteside Theatre.

The competitive Cultural Development grants provide support to significant cultural programs and projects, preserving and enhancing Oregon's diverse arts, heritage and humanities programs. After a rigorous process including five review panels, the Oregon Cultural Trust board awarded grants in the areas of access, capacity, creativity or preservation. The Whiteside Theatre was one of 57 successful candidates in a field of 212 statewide applicants.

"We are incredibly delighted and appreciative of the Oregon Cultural Trust. Upon completion of the Act I Rehabilitation Plan, we anticipate reopening the doors of the Whiteside Theatre, and to share this beautiful gem with the people of Oregon," said Louise-Annette Burgess, Chair of the Foundation. "Waterworks Phase 1 and 2, replacing the sewer and restroom plumbing and fixtures, is critical for the overall success of the project," continued Burgess, "and this important work is made possible by people who generously donate to the Oregon Cultural Trust."

Additional funds are needed to complete the Act I Rehabilitation plan, for evaluation of the electrical and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and repair to the fire escape.

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