ROYAL OAK, MI (WXYZ) — On Monday, the demolition of the historic Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak began.
The 80-year-old theatre permanently shut its doors in June of 2021 after they say the former tenants kicked them out.
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The historic theatre will now be replaced with a five-story mixed-use building that includes retail, housing, and office space.
Long-time vistors of the theatre tried to stop the demolation plans through rallies and public comment meetings, but their desires were not heard.
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