The Strand Theatre Preservation Society

The Strand Theatre Preservation Society was incorporated on December 4, 2000, for the purpose of restoring the historic Strand Theatre to its original grandeur and providing Moundsville and the surrounding areas with a facility to house all expressions of the arts. The Society has pledged to provide a state of the art facility while maintaining the integrity of this building so rich in history. 

To date, nearly $1.3 million has been raised through State and Federal Grants, corporate, community, and individual grants, and fundraising efforts.  Phase I, the exterior of the theatre, has been completed.  The first portion of Phase I was the replacement of the roof and repair or replacement of the box gutters and rainwater leaders.  Additional funding allowed the brick to be chemically cleaned and re-painted bringing it back to its beautiful yellow color.  Beginning in  the spring of 2005, work began on the repair or replacement of the windows and doors and the restoration of the original exterior emergency stairs.  Additionally, all decorative metal work and trim were repaired and painted and a replica of the original marquee was put into place completing the face-lift of this beautiful theatre.  The hardware for the doors, as well as the globes that will sit on the corners of the marquee,  has been ordered and should arrive shortly.

Recent funding will allow us to move the work inside and begin Phase II which includes all electrical and plumbing as well as the installation of a new HVAC system.  Presently, the Preservation Society has about ¼ of the money needed for the completion of Phase II.