The Paramount Theater in

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was designed by

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and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974. In 1990 a group of community members purchased the theater, formed a nonprofit corporation and began raising funds for its restoration and expansion. In late 2004 the Paramount re-opened after an $18 million renovation. It is operated by a

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and is a performing arts venue for the community. Beginning in 2009 the theater has played host to performances by Charlottesville Opera.Blackwell & Causey 2005
"Close Up: Ashlawn Festival"
pp. 341–342

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Paramount Theater history
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