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Malco Theatre Listed On National Register Of Historic Places

Historic Malco Theatre

 (continued)  and this designation could help us get funding from historical and local sources to help with some of that."
    Smith said construction/renovation restrictions placed on sites included in the National Register would not affect repairs planned for the theater.
    "One of the problems that we're having is that some of the panels on the building are coming loose, some of the plastering around the building needs to be done - there's no restrictions on those because those are all safety issues," Smith said.  "I know that can be done.  We're not removing or altering any walls or windows or anything of that nature."
    In addition on to the facades and plastering work, Smith envisions the restoration of KWFC radio studios in the upper part of the theater building. 
    All that history in that part of the building is essential in the restoration also.  We would like to get those studios going again just for film and radio and other audio-visual services we can provide."  Smith said.
    Smith said the theater's National Register designation is "really huge, not only for the theater but for the city and the area."
    "It's just another thing that the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission can use on their Web site to attract tourists in here," Smith said.
    "Tourists naturally like to see national historic sites and this having that designation certainly would be another drawing card for tourists when they come into the city.  I think that's a big plus for the city of Hot Springs."
    Alluding to the city of Arkadelphia's current efforts to restore the Royal Theater, Smith said the Malco Theatre's inclusion on the National Register "may be a good opportunity for the city of Hot Springs to get involved in this designation and restoration that we're trying to do, just like Arkadelphia is with their Royal Theater."  - from The Sentinel Record
    The Malco Theatre at Hot Springs in Garland County is among 28 Arkansas properties that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the country's official list of historically significant properties, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director Frances McSwain Announced.
    The Malco Theatre at 817 Central Avenue is a 1935 building designed in the Art Deco style of architecture.
    "The Malco Theatre occupies a site that has been a source for regional recreation since the 1870's," the National Register nomination says.  "The Malco currently stands as the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, which contributes education and entertainment to both the local community and the film industry."