Key Milestones

Rike's Department Store

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July 1999 - Second and Main Ltd., announces the project and fundraising campaign to the public.

November 1999 - The former Rike’s/Lazarus department store building is imploded to make way for construction of the new performing arts center.

February 2000 - Site cleanup is completed.

April 2000 - Groundbreaking ceremony is held for the Schuster Center site.

June 2000 - Project officials award first construction contract, for shoring and excavating.

July 2000 through February 2001 - Contracts are awarded and construction commences.

June 2001 - A special ceremony is held to unveil the Schuster Center model.

October 2001 - Food service provider for the Schuster Center is announced.

April 2002 - Wintergarden glass wall enclosure is completed.

October 2002 - Time capsule placed in the Schuster Center.

February/March 2003 - Gala Celebration held to mark completion and opening of the Schuster Center.

March 2013 -February 2014 - Schuster Center celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Schuster Center Opening Celebration

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(Photo: Andy Snow)