County Theater To Purchase Poor Richards For Expansion

The County Theater Board will purchase the adjacent Poor Richards property for an expansion, the Board of Directors announced this week.

“The theater plans primarily to use this property to add a third auditorium, a community meeting space, and an expanded lobby. This expansion of the County Theater will be an ideal use of the property, which will benefit our patrons, local businesses, Doylestown Borough, and the surrounding area,” a letter to members said.

The agreement to purchase the property comes after six months of planning.

“We anticipate going to settlement prior to the end of the year,” the board’s said.

The project is anticipated to have a two to three year timeframe.

“We will need the support of the town and especially of our members. We look forward to working together with you on this exciting project,” the board said.