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Take Down The Digital Marquee!

Take Down The Digital Marquee!

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 9 months ago
Port Hope, Ontario is widely regarded as Ontario's best preserved 19th century streetscape. Those who have walked the streets quickly recognize that our dedication to this historic preservation has made Port Hope into one of Ontario's most charming and visually-stunning architectural gems. Recent changes inside the Capitol Theatre have resulted in the previous, individually lettered, outdoor marquee being "updated" to a digital marquee. There is no question that the decision to make this change is purely short-sighted and was void of consideration for the towns future as a charming place to live and remarkable place to visit. Both the historical integrity of the Capitol Theatre and the town's aesthetic appeal have been compromised with this recent change and I say it's time we take it back! Join me in signing this petition to Take Down The Digital Marquee!

Updates

November 5, 2013

Reaching this level of support has been exhausting but necessary. Seeing so many people recognize that our town is losing its soul keeps me focused on the path ahead.

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Mike Edwards
12 years ago Featured

Get rid of it. Totally clashes with the architecture. Put the letters back!

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Sarah Todd
12 years ago Featured

it looks so tacky and ruins the whole vibe of downtown. honestly who thought this was a good idea in a historic town like port hope?

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Linda Becker
12 years ago Featured

I lived here my whole life and the theatre marquee was always the best part of the street. seeing that bright LED thing is just depressing. please bring back the classic look.

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