donation of vacant land by the Cowles family allowed the stage area to be enlarged on the west side of the theater and a new concrete bulwark was erected there and a refabricated vertical marquee was created to sit atop the building. The original proscenium stage was converted to a thrust stage. Internally, partitions that were installed in 1975 which converted the theater into a multiplex were removed and the creation of an inner lobby reduced the seating from 2,350 to 1,727 and a hole had to be cut into the buildings south face to allow the installation of new steel structural beams into the attic to support the equipment required for modern amenities. Restoration specialists from EverGreene Architectural Arts were brought on to restore Heinsbergen's interior designs as well as the sunburst and chandelier light fixtures. Upgrades to the theater included installing heating and air conditioning systems and soundproofing the venue to make the acoustics suitable for a symphony. The buildings original glass work was cleaned and some replicated using relearned techniques; the metal framework in the leaded glass in the building was replaced using a shiny and reflective zinc to maintain an art deco aesthetic. The total cost of the renovations was $31 million and it was completed in November 2007. The project later received a national preservation award in 2010 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The theater was renamed the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox in honor of Myrtle Woldson's railroad pioneer father, who contributed $3 million towards the renovations. It re-opened as the home of the Spokane Symphony on November 17, 2007, presided over by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire. The re-opening included a special celebration featuring a performance by Tony Bennett on November 19, 2007. The meticulous restoration was documented in the KSPS-TV film "Spokane's 21st Century Fox". References External links Official Website PBS Documentary "Spokane's 21st Century Fox" Spokesman-Review picture slideshow of the Fox Theater Grand Opening Art Deco architecture in Washington (state) Cinemas and movie theaters in Washington (state) National Register of Historic Places in Spokane, Washington National Register of Historic Places in Spokane County, Washington Theatres in Washington (state) Buildings and structures in Spokane, Washington Tourist attractions in Spokane, Washington Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state) Theatres completed in 1931 Robert Reamer buildings