So, there I was, perusing through my Inc. magazine November issue when I came upon something unexpected. Their current Behind the Scenes section has a beautiful two-page profile on the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio written by Alexandra Cheney. Behind the Scenes features “companies at the heart of everyday life”. Here’s both pages (I spliced them together) as photographed by Andrew Moore:
The Southern Theatre opened in 1896 and was one of the first theatres in Columbus to use electricity. It features gorgeous gold leafing and ornamental work. The plaster is done by Pymer Plastering, the decendants of the original plaster artisans. During the fourteen-month restoration that started in September 1998, they removed much of the original plaster, which was a mixture of horsehair and either lime or gypsum, and replaced it with plaster strengthened with nylon fibers. On the Southern Theatre website, you can read about its history and see further pictures with a virtual tour. It is definitely a stop for me the next time I’m in Ohio. BTW, the November Inc. issue also has other great articles — including ones on growing your company, balancing a family business and ideas for selling luxury in a recession. It’s a great magazine — hope you pick it up!
what a treat! Thanks Regina!