Renovation of a theater / auditorium in Laredo, Texas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a theater / auditorium.

The City of Laredo plans to restore the Plaza Theatre, a 1946 post-war era structure built in 1947 in Art Modern style, to its original glory, thus preserving a part of Laredo's history. The Plaza Theatre which was built in 1946 and operated as a 1,586-seat theater consisting of two separate sitting areas: the bottom section (900-seats) and the balcony (490-seats). The project's goal is to restore one of Laredo's iconic buildings in the downtown district to a historical period of significance of 1946, the year the building was erected. The project will undergo accessibility alterations, roof repairs, restroom plumbing code updates, neon light repairs, and two 24' x 150 ' painted mural restorations. This project is included in the city’s fy 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. As of February 20, 2024, further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.