Several months ago, James Ryan's "Rocky Top Sign & Neon" company took on the task of refurbishing the Princess lights. They were in pretty bad shape, having gotten wet many times from the leaky roof, but today they hang proudly from the Princess auditorium ceiling!
The lights began a slow transformation, back to near perfect condition. First everything had to be removed from the fixtures, then primered, and repainted. The electrical parts had to be completely replaced, which included some purple neon fixtures, which Ryan's company made. This neon will give the auditorium ceiling a special glow that will reflect off the painted ceiling.
"Rocky Top's" work continues outside on the marquee frame too. They expect to be attaching the actual marquee pieces very soon.
With the ceiling complete, "Superior Interiors" continues painting the rest of the Princess, and let me tell you, it's looking great! And wait until you see the proscenium! The old fir wood is so soft to the touch, and it really soaked up the paint that was applied. It looks fantastic and any actor would be proud to stand between them.
I won't be showing you anymore wide-angle shots of the auditorium for now. I want the completed job to be a total surprise to you as you walk in the Princess, and for some, it will be for the first time. You'll love it!
However, suffice it to say that the work continues. The new bathrooms have been tiled to match the original pattern and color of the old restrooms on the mezzanine level.
The elevator shaft work progresses with steel rising to the balcony level.
And, of special interest to me is the work being done to bring back the shine of the terrazzo floor in the lobby and at the entrance to the Princess outside. Even us old timers have never seen it shining with its original luster!
So, it can't be long until you get the call to come she her!
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