Rochester, NY (2009)

Eastman School of Music

The renovation of the Eastman Theatre preserved the Italian Renaissance grandeur of the building’s performance hall, re-named Kodak Hall, while ushering in 21st century improvements, including a state-of-the-art sound system and reconfigured seating.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $19,300,000
  • Total Project Cost: $79,365,711

IMPACT

  • 7 FTE jobs
  • 120 construction jobs
  • Rehabilitation of a vacant or under-utilized historic structure.

Investor

Project Description

Unviersity of Rochester: Located in the heart of downtown Rochester the renovation of the Eastman Theatre preserved the Italian Renaissance grandeur of the building’s performance hall, re-named Kodak Hall, while ushering in 21st century improvements, including a state-of-the-art sound system and reconfigured seating. The new addition also includes a 222 seat recital hall, atrium, rehearsal hall, teaching studios and a media control room. The restored Eastman Theatre holds more than 700 concerts annually, the vast majority of which are free and open to the public. The renovation and expansion project will make possible an additional 34 to 40 professional performances each year, and increased student/faculty activity and recitals, resulting in increased demand for local services and job creation.

MAP

Address: 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Census Tract: 36055009400

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