Playhouse Demolition Discussion

by William Kelly
Communications Coordinator

A town board will review the Royal Poinciana Playhouse reconstruction project on Wednesday amid concerns that extensive demolition of the landmarked building may have exceeded town-approved plans.

The demolition is on the agenda for the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall.

Some landmarks commissioners, Town Council members and residents have said they were surprised to discover the near-total razing of the 34,517-square-foot building, which is now without many of its external walls.

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