A $25,000, three-manual organ was installed during construction, placed on an elevator lift beneath the orchestra pit.
[2] The owner mentioned being unable to afford the conversion to digital cinema and a perceived lack of interest from the community.
[8] It remained vacant until 2018, when it was purchased by the non-profit group Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts (UTCA).
[10] Although UTCA has renovated the lobby and adjacent storefronts, the auditorium and stage are not yet fully usable.
The new owners have also expressed interest in using the auditorium for film screening and live performances once it becomes fully usable.