Which Marquee Do You Prefer? Survey

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1. What would you like to see done with the Virginia Theater Marquee?

What would you like to see done with the Virginia Theater Marquee? Retain and refurbish the current 1940's Art Deco Marquee

Replace the current marquee with a replica of the original 1921 marquee

I'm indifferent, either way is fine with me

Comments

2. If you want to retain the current marquee, is it because you like the present marquee itself, or just certain aspects of it? i.e. the neon lights, the name Virginia, etc.

If you want to retain the current marquee, is it because you like the present marquee itself, or just certain aspects of it? i.e. the neon lights, the name Virginia, etc. I like the whole marquee itself, I want the marquee that is there retained and restored.

I just like the lights.

I just like the name on it.

Other (please mention in comment box)

Other (please specify)

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3. I think a compromise design incorporating elements of the current marquee into a new one is acceptable.

I think a compromise design incorporating elements of the current marquee into a new one is acceptable. Yes.

No, only the current marquee as it appears now is acceptable.

No, only a replica that is true to the original is acceptable.

4. If you support the current 1940's marquee, what are the important factors in your decision?

	Not at all	Eh, so so	Yeah, I agree	Most definitely!
The visual appeal	*If you support the current 1940's marquee, what are the important factors in your decision? The visual appeal Not at all	The visual appeal Eh, so so	The visual appeal Yeah, I agree	The visual appeal Most definitely!
The historic value	The historic value Not at all	The historic value Eh, so so	The historic value Yeah, I agree	The historic value Most definitely!
It's architectural value	It's architectural value Not at all	It's architectural value Eh, so so	It's architectural value Yeah, I agree	It's architectural value Most definitely!
It's originality	It's originality Not at all	It's originality Eh, so so	It's originality Yeah, I agree	It's originality Most definitely!
Purely sentimental value	Purely sentimental value Not at all	Purely sentimental value Eh, so so	Purely sentimental value Yeah, I agree	Purely sentimental value Most definitely!
Monetary concerns	Monetary concerns Not at all	Monetary concerns Eh, so so	Monetary concerns Yeah, I agree	Monetary concerns Most definitely!
I still think they're planning on installing that crazy LED marquee	I still think they're planning on installing that crazy LED marquee Not at all	I still think they're planning on installing that crazy LED marquee Eh, so so	I still think they're planning on installing that crazy LED marquee Yeah, I agree	I still think they're planning on installing that crazy LED marquee Most definitely!

5. If you would prefer that the marquee is replaced with a replica of the original 1921 version, what factors carry weight with your decision?

	Not at all	Eh, so so	Yeah, I agree	Most definitely!
The visual appeal	*If you would prefer that the marquee is replaced with a replica of the original 1921 version, what factors carry weight with your decision? The visual appeal Not at all	The visual appeal Eh, so so	The visual appeal Yeah, I agree	The visual appeal Most definitely!
The historic originality	The historic originality Not at all	The historic originality Eh, so so	The historic originality Yeah, I agree	The historic originality Most definitely!
It will reveal more of the building's facade	It will reveal more of the building's facade Not at all	It will reveal more of the building's facade Eh, so so	It will reveal more of the building's facade Yeah, I agree	It will reveal more of the building's facade Most definitely!
I don't like the 1940's marquee	I don't like the 1940's marquee Not at all	I don't like the 1940's marquee Eh, so so	I don't like the 1940's marquee Yeah, I agree	I don't like the 1940's marquee Most definitely!
Monetary concerns	Monetary concerns Not at all	Monetary concerns Eh, so so	Monetary concerns Yeah, I agree	Monetary concerns Most definitely!
Safety concerns	Safety concerns Not at all	Safety concerns Eh, so so	Safety concerns Yeah, I agree	Safety concerns Most definitely!
I'm still holding out for the LED version!	I'm still holding out for the LED version! Not at all	I'm still holding out for the LED version! Eh, so so	I'm still holding out for the LED version! Yeah, I agree	I'm still holding out for the LED version! Most definitely!

6. If you'd like to add personal comments or testimonies as to your views on this matter, your experiences with the Virginia Theater and the importance of whatever marquee you prefer, please do so.

If you'd like to add personal comments or testimonies as to your views on this matter, your experiences with the Virginia Theater and the importance of whatever marquee you prefer, please do so.

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7. The Champaign Park District has asked for full name and addresses to go along with the responses. These will not be visible to the public or be disseminated to anyone apart from Champaign Park District staff and Josh McNattin, the administrator of this survey. $900,000 in Illinois First Grant funds have gone towards the Virginia restoration as well as ticket funds and memberships, so if you're not from Champaign, take heart, your opinion counts!

The Champaign Park District has asked for full name and addresses to go along with the responses. These will not be visible to the public or be disseminated to anyone apart from Champaign Park District staff and Josh McNattin, the administrator of this survey. $900,000 in Illinois First Grant funds have gone towards the Virginia restoration as well as ticket funds and memberships, so if you're not from Champaign, take heart, your opinion counts!

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1. What would you like to see done with the Virginia Theater Marquee?

2. If you want to retain the current marquee, is it because you like the present marquee itself, or just certain aspects of it? i.e. the neon lights, the name Virginia, etc.

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3. I think a compromise design incorporating elements of the current marquee into a new one is acceptable.

4. If you support the current 1940's marquee, what are the important factors in your decision?

5. If you would prefer that the marquee is replaced with a replica of the original 1921 version, what factors carry weight with your decision?

6. If you'd like to add personal comments or testimonies as to your views on this matter, your experiences with the Virginia Theater and the importance of whatever marquee you prefer, please do so.

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*1. What would you like to see done with the Virginia Theater Marquee?

2. If you want to retain the current marquee, is it because you like the present marquee itself, or just certain aspects of it? i.e. the neon lights, the name Virginia, etc.

*3. I think a compromise design incorporating elements of the current marquee into a new one is acceptable.

4. If you support the current 1940's marquee, what are the important factors in your decision?

5. If you would prefer that the marquee is replaced with a replica of the original 1921 version, what factors carry weight with your decision?

6. If you'd like to add personal comments or testimonies as to your views on this matter, your experiences with the Virginia Theater and the importance of whatever marquee you prefer, please do so.

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1. What would you like to see done with the Virginia Theater Marquee?

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3. I think a compromise design incorporating elements of the current marquee into a new one is acceptable.