What originally started as an effort to revive the theater has expanded in scope, with Forest Forward acquiring several surrounding parcels of land between Julius Schepps Freeway and SM Wright Freeway. Forest Forward now owns the theater, the former liquor store just north of the theater, the gas station next door to the liquor store, and the lots behind the theater where an infamous gambling house once stood.
The nonprofit Forest Forward owns South Dallas' historic Forest Theater and about 20 pieces of land surrounding it.
“I’ve never seen the marquee light up before,” noted Elizabeth […]
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