The Ingersoll's historic marquee will be restored, digitalized

Flashback: The building opened in 1939 under owner A.H. Blank as a single-screen movie theater.

• It became the Ingersoll Dinner Theatre in 1979 and operated for approximately 25 years, featuring productions such as "Cinderella" and "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Zoom in: The building briefly housed a restaurant and a nightclub before becoming vacant in 2004 and falling into disuse.

• The structure was at risk of demolition until the current owner, Connor Delaney, purchased it in 2022 and stabilized it to prevent further deterioration.

Driving the news: The sign will stay the same size and look much like it did in recent decades but will be electronic, capable of displaying pictures of artists.

• Some of its original 1930s design features, which were removed over time, will be reinstated, including colors typical of its Streamline Moderne Art Deco style from that era.

Caveat: Project managers aim to complete the marquee renovation before the grand opening, but if they don't, a large banner may temporarily greet visitors until the iconic sign is restored, per Delaney.

What's next: The Ingersoll's grand opening is scheduled for Nov. 28.

• Tickets for the initial shows are available now.