![]() Opened in the fall of 1927, the Kimo Theater in downtown Albuquerque is regarded as one of the oldest performing arts centers of its kind in the West. It is seen also as a vibrant example of the Art Deco-Pueblo Revival architectural style. Although the facility has seen some upgrades and renovations through the years, it could be in line for a more extensive remodeling if city voters this fall approve a $140 million general obligation bond. Of that amount, some $500,000 will go for the work at the Kimo Theater, located at 423 Central Avenue. While the Kimo work, because of the theater’s prominence, is one of the more visible projects in line for bond funding, it is the smallest item in the $7.7 million category of libraries, museum facilities and historical landmarks bond expenditures. That category includes $2.5 million for city library materials, and $875,000 for preserving historical collections at the Albuquerque Museum. The Kimo has been closed for more than a year now due to the Covid-19 shutdown. Last summer the building suffered some structural damage during protests over the death of George Floyd. More than 2,000 people attended the opening of the Kimo in 1927, with the Albuquerque Journal taking note of the structure’s ornate lobby chandeliers, rich plush curtains, and “massive ceiling beams covered with Indian legends.” By Garry Boulard
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