RFP for General Contractor
The Byrd Theatre Foundation is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for a General Contractor in its upcoming rehabilitation project.
Curator’s Corner: Side Sections Completed
The Curator’s Corner Theater Seat Replacement Project Completed! Welcome to The Curator's Corner. I am David Voelkel, Director of Historic Preservation and Chief Curator for The Byrd Theatre Foundation and writing to share with you some information on one of our...
Curator’s Corner: Electrical
Curator’s Corner The 1928 Westinghouse Electrical System Project Sometimes the dark is not atmospheric. When The Byrd Theatre opened to the public in December 1928 the architect, Frederick A. Bishop, had borrowed from the exciting movement in American theaters – the...
Curator’s Corner: Side Sections Start
The Curator’s Corner The Reinhart Auditorium Side Sections Seat Replacement Project Commences Welcome to The Curator's Corner. I am David Voelkel, Director of Historic Preservation and Chief Curator for The Byrd Theatre Foundation and writing to share with you some...
Curator’s Corners: Historic Building
The Curator’s Corner What Is Considered to be a Historic Building? Welcome back to The Curator's Corner. I am David Voelkel, Director of Historic Preservation and Chief Curator for The Byrd Theatre Foundation and writing to share with you some information on one of...
Curator’s Corner: Balcony Seat Replacement
The Curator’s Corner The opening of the W.M. Davenport Family Balcony Welcome once again to The Curator's Corner. I am David Voelkel, Director of Historic Preservation and Chief Curator for The Byrd Theatre Foundation and writing to share with you an update on one of...
Curator’s Corner
Exciting times at the landmark Byrd Theatre! On January 10, 2025, The Byrd Theatre Foundation and Rohlfs Pipe Organ Services commenced the restoration process for the Tibia Clausa rank of pipes in the 1928 WurliTzer theater organ. Thanks to the generosity of a local...
Historic Landmark Restoration Recommences at The Byrd Theatre, Carytown, Richmond, VA
Richmond, Va., January 7, 2025 – The Byrd Theatre Foundation, working with general contractor Daniel and Company, has commenced replacing the historic seats in the balcony on January 2, 2025. Electricians from Harris Electric began the work by disconnecting the lights...
The Curator’s Corner: The Balcony Seat Replacement Project Commences
The Curator’s Corner The Balcony Seat Replacement Project Commences Welcome to The Curator's Corner. I am David Voelkel, Director of Historic Preservation and Chief Curator for The Byrd Theatre Foundation and writing to share with you some information on one of our...
Richmond’s French Film Festival Canceled for 2023 Season
Richmond, VA - March 9, 2023: In a brief announcement, Dr. Peter S. Kirkpatrick, co-director and co-founder of the French Film Festival, stated that organizers would be unable to hold the 29th annual French Film Festival scheduled to be held March 30-April 2, 2023. He...