Facade Renovation - Casino Star Theatre

A photo of the Casino Star Theatre in Gunnison, showing renovation performed on the facade. - , Utah

In December 2008, the marquee was removed and layers of paint were removed from the façade, highlighting the depth of detail on the columns, cherubs, rosettes, and floral panels. Abstract Masonry Restoration spent ten days flushing out the crevices of all the sculpted surfaces so the patched and crumbling stucco will be ready for repair and replacement in the spring.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 5 December 2007

One of the columns on the facade of the Casino Star Theatre. - , Utah

One of the columns on the facade of the theater.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 3 December 2007

The top of one of the columns, with a cherub in the background on the left. - , Utah

The top of one of the columns, with a cherub in the background on the left.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 3 December 2007

Below a lion's head near the top of the façade is a row of light bulb sockets on a blue background. - , Utah

Below a lion's head near the top of the façade is a row of light bulb sockets on a blue background.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 3 December 2007

Two owls in one of the floral panels on the façade of the Casino Star Theatre. - , Utah

Two owls in one of the floral panels on the façade of the Casino Star Theatre.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 3 December 2007

Workers lower a window after removing it from its frame. - , Utah

John Beck, Sr., and Philip Kearns remove the 1912 window from the north upstairs room in preparation for repair and rebuilding.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 18 March 2010

Empty window frame on the facade of the Casino Star Theatre. - , Utah

Empty window frame awaiting new stucco, trim, and a smoothly functioning restored window.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 18 March 2010

New stucco around north window. - , Utah

New stucco around north window.
Courstesy of Casino Star Theatre, 6 July 2010

'Before,' April 2006, shows bare wood, missing pieces, flaking paint, crumbling stucco, and the old marquee. - , Utah

"Before," April 2006, shows bare wood, missing pieces, flaking paint, crumbling stucco, and the old marquee.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, April 2010

Old stucco around north window. - , Utah

Old stucco around north window.
Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 18 March 2010

Facade of the Casino Star Theatre after work on the facade neared completion in 2010. - , Utah

"After," October 26, 2010, boasts seamless stucco and complete trim. Refurbished windows and new bases for the columns are ready to install, along with metal roofing over the barber shop and print shop.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, 26 October 2010

Facade of the Casino Star Theatre after a lighting ceremony on 5 November 2010. Visible in this photo is the contrast between the original and the new pieces of the arch rosettes. Also note the splendid reconditioned windows, courtesy of Phil and Shelley Kearns.
Diana Spencer
5 November 2010

Casino Star Theatre Foundation Director Diana Spencer stands next to an angel sculpture by Sculptor Brad Taggart in a studio at Snow College. - , Utah

Casino Star Theatre Foundation Director Diana Spencer stands next to an angel sculpture by Sculptor Brad Taggart in a studio at Snow College.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, 30 April 2011

The facade of the Casino Star after being repainted by artist Joseph Cipro from Bountiful. - , Utah

The facade of the Casino Star after being repainted by artist Joseph Cipro from Bountiful.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, 20 September 2011

The clay model for the Winged Victories, re-created from a 1915 photograph by master sculptor Brad Taggart. - , Utah

The clay model for the Winged Victories, re-created from a 1915 photograph by master sculptor Brad Taggart.
Courtesy of the Casino Star Theatre, 5 January 2012