Episode #107: Saving the Spirit with Colin Egan

In this episode, Colin Egan shares the remarkable 30-year journey of saving Jersey City's historic Loew's Jersey Theatre from demolition. Built as one of five Wonder Theatres in 1929, this grand movie palace was slated for demolition in 1987 until Colin and a dedicated group of volunteers stepped in. From chopping ice on the roof to rebuilding the grand pipe organ piece by piece, Colin reveals how persistence and thousands of volunteer hours transformed an abandoned building into a beloved cultural center that is now undergoing major restoration. Discover how preservation isn't just about saving architectural treasures, but about protecting the democratic spirit of spaces built for everyone to enjoy beauty and art. For show notes, photos, and additional articles related to this episode, visit Nat's Sidewalk Stories on Substack https://natkalbach.substack.com/podcast