Ribbon cutting: transformed Loews Theater becomes a charter school
Brownsville’s transformation took a leap forward as residents, representatives and developer POKO Partners celebrated the rebirth of the historic building that was once the Loews Pitkin Theater, at a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School will occupy the top eight floors of the building, with retail space on the ground floor.
After decades as the cultural heart of Brownsville, the once-striking building deteriorated substantially and eventually closed in 1969. The redevelopment preserves architectural details such as the terra-cotta ornamentation, while providing modern, light-filled spaces for the school.