Past Revival Efforts
In 1988, Stanley Aronoff, a Cincinnati politician, secured $4.5 million. However, facing other priorities, Aronoff helped the University of Cincinnati use $3.2 million for the building that houses the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning and $1.4 million for renovation of French Hall for University College. Only $400,000 of the appropriation went to planning for the Emery's restoration.
In 1997, the University of Cincinnati partnered with the Cincinnati Preservation Association to begin drawing plans for renovation. Three years later, they attempted to raise $17.5 million to restore the Emery by 2004, but they were unfortunately unable to allocate the initial $5 million needed from state government and the plan did not move forward.
Once the construction loans begin to be paid off, revenue from the redevelopment in 2001 of the former classroom space into residential apartments will be used for renovation and operation of the theatre.
The ECC applied for a $1 million appropriation from the Ohio Capital Improvement Budget in 2010, but other community investments throughout the state were deemed a higher priority at the time.
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