Community Members Hope To Save Historic Performing Arts Center In Suffolk County

Members of the community are hoping to purchase a historic performing arts center on Long Island to ensure it is not torn down.

Members of the community are hoping to purchase a historic performing arts center on Long Island to ensure it is not be torn down.
Photo Credit: *GoFundMe*

Nicole Valinote

09/17/2021 5:00 p.m.

A GoFundMe created for the Smithtown Performing Arts Center received $9,435 in donations as of Thursday, Sept. 16, with a goal of raising $400,000.

Organizers said they hope to purchase the building, located at 2 East Main St., and restore it "to its original historic beauty so generations of residents can continue to enjoy the arts in the heart of Smithtown."

Organizers added that they are concerned private investors will purchase the building and tear it down.

"By donating today to Smithtown Performing Arts Counsel Inc., you can ensure this historic building isn't torn down," organizers wrote. "Together, we can make the arts a permanent fixture in beautiful downtown Smithtown."

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