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Former theater property auction and Wingate grant obligation
Fort Smith
Summary
Main Street is auctioning the former theater and adjacent 11th Street buildings January 20; proceeds from the non-theater buildings must repay a Wingate grant of up to $340,000, while theater proceeds stay with Main Street for financial stability.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $340,000 owed back to Wingate from the non-theater building sales; a $70,000 reserve exists on the theater.
✅Who benefits
Main Street gains financial stability and sheds insurance costs on idle buildings.
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