Save The Chief, re-revisited...
Snapshots from The Chief Theater Walking Tour
Here are some snapshots from last week's walking tour of The Chief Theater. The first shot is from the lobby looking back towards the street (updated restrooms are on the right, and the kitchen is on the left). The second shot is from the balcony looking towards the original screen. The third shot showcases the kitchen galley. The pizza ovens are gone, and the walk-in meat cooler is behind me. The fourth shot is from the screen stage looking back towards the theater. While I have more photos, these give a good sense of the interior's condition.
In summary, the theater looks almost exactly as it did a year ago when I last walked through it. The general condition is very good, with some beautiful wood appointments and nearly new mechanicals (plumbing, HVAC, and roof). The kitchen is nearly new, and there are three walk-in refrigerated rooms/coolers. The bar takes up a significant part of the main floor, and the basement could use a good bleach scrub.
The owner is asking for $1.3MM but is open to offers. The basic footprint is about 5,000 square feet, with multiple interior levels.
For the Red Wing community, this represents a unique opportunity, as The Chief Theater is one of the last authentic downtown single-screen movie theaters in the area. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.
