After the 1994 Northridge earthquake the City of Fillmore purchased the building . Though extensive fund raising by citizens in the Save the Towne Theatre Committee , as well as federal and state grants , such as those given by the State Historic Preservation Office , the theatre was restored . After the restoration ( costing in excess of $ 1 million ) , it reopened in 1996 . The latest movies were shown until the city decided to close it in 2011
1994 Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
Fillmore Towne Theatre