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Developer To Bring Back Duluth Theater Marquee

A developer plans to bring back a distinctive six-story tower that once fronted Duluth's NorShor Theatre.

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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A developer plans to bring back a distinctive six-story tower that once fronted Duluth's NorShor Theatre.

Developer George Sherman of Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates confirmed the plan to rebuild the marquee as part of a $19 million renovation of the 1910s-era theater.

Sherman says the restoration will begin in August and will take about 14 months.

He says they'll do their best to duplicate the art deco-style tower that was removed decades ago.

Sherman confirmed his plan to rebuild the marquee Tuesday after speaking to a sold-out Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

In its day, the 64-foot-tall lighted tower with the theater's name could be seen dozens of miles away.

The NorShor will be managed and operated by the Duluth Playhouse community theater organization.

(Photo Credit: NorShor Theatre)