COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs City Council voted to lease the City Auditorium to a local venue manager. It was passed unanimously.
The building, which is located in Downtown Colorado Springs, was commissioned in 1923.
A Colorado Springs native and concert promoter wants to restore the venue through his company, AVA Presents.
The auditorium would transform into a 'bridge venue,' which is larger than local bars but smaller than major arenas.
The restoration would preserve historic elements, including Depression-era artwork and Latin inscription above the stage that reads 'For the Use of the City and the Glory of the People.'
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One wildfire in Yuma County reaches about 40K acres, amid windy conditions
Officials told us they believe these fires were caused by downed power lines. The Scripps News Group is working to gather more information and will have a crew reporting the latest updates.
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