Lincoln Theatre grand re-opening after remodel

The historic Lincoln Theatre in downtown Mount Vernon has been entertaining Skagitonians for close to a century.

96 years to be exact and through good times and bad.

The coronavirus pandemic closed the Lincoln in 2020 for over a year. In order to safely re-open, Executive Director Roger Gietzen knew creating more space in their tiny lobby was a must. A renovation plan was developed with the help of HKP Architects, Trico Construction, the City of Mount Vernon, the City of Burlington, a Skagit County Economic Development Grant and individual donors.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held April 12 with theatre staff, county commissioners and Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau.

“It was great to see so many leaders in our community who contributed to the Lincoln’s success,” Gietzen said.

“With an eye on the future,” Gietzen said, “we at the Lincoln look forward to securing the future of the theatre for the next 100 years.”

The project moved concessions to the adjacent space to the south of the building, added a family restroom and expanded the women’s restroom. The Art Bar was redesigned to alleviate congestion.