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The Fox Fullerton Theatre has not only held a very special place in my heart but has been a special part of my family for four generations. Not only did I grow up going to the double features every weekend, I also heard my parents talk about how they met in the Fox Fullerton. My dad was sixteen and my Mom was fifteen, and my dad threw popcorn at my Mom to get her attention. They were together for the next fifty years. My Grandfather who recently died at the age of 102, worked on the building when he was in his early 20's. He was still talking about how he made the skylights up until his death. Imagine how proud I was when my sixteen year old daughter came to me when the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation went public and said, "Mom, we need to help Save the Fox. Let's do it together."

Real Estate Broker Associate, Prudential California Realty - A 2006 addition to the National Register of Historic Places, this regional treasure was the first movie palace in Orange County and an important "first step" out of Hollywood proper. Architecturally it is significant as the middle sister of the Meyer and Holler's 1920s courtyard theatres (between Sid Grauman's Egyptian and Chinese Theatres). Artistically, in addition to the building design, the Fox boasts important murals, now categorized by Jeff Greene, President, EverGreene Painting Studios, which would add to Fullerton's significant citywide collection of early 20th century art. Fullerton is choosing to maintain and enhance its historic downtown. The City is in the early stages of this process and the Fox is needed to provide a long-term "WHY" of going downtown.

Owner, Brian Torres Design - As a Fullerton resident for over 35 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of serving my community as a volunteer with memberships in organizations for the city including currently serving on the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation Board. This has enabled me to pursue my childhood interest in helping preserve, restore and rebuild the Fox Fullerton Theatre. This architectural gem of a building was once a premiere movie palace and I strongly believe the theatre will once again shine as a beacon of esthetic excellence and a badly needed center for entertainment and cultural events for Orange County as well as the Southern California region.