Panida bricks available for donors to pick up
Historic bricks which once lined the sidewalk in front of the Panida Theater, pictured above before they were removed for a First Avenue construction project, are available to be picked up Saturday, Dec. 19, Tuesday, Dec. 22, and Thursday, Dec. 24, from noon to 2 p.m.
(Photo courtesy PANIDA THEATER)
SANDPOINT — Many of the famous bricks the paved the sidewalk in front of the Panida Theater are ready to find their way to their donors' homes.
The famous bricks — each inscribed with the names of individuals and organizations that helped to ensure the beauty and renovation of the community's most historic structure — those that survived are now available for the donors to take home. These treasures recall the heart of Sandpoint and will find a place of honor in donors’ homes and gardens, Patricia Walker, Panida executive director, said.
As many bricks as possible, which were carefully saved during the upgrading of First Avenue, are displayed alphabetically in the Little Panida Theater. The names of those whose bricks could be saved are now listed on the Panida.org website and on the Panida Facebook page.
The city of Sandpoint installed a special brass inlay, which reads "Panida Theater Community Supported ~ Mission Driven," in front of the theater to celebrate and honor what the bricks represented. An additional commemorative tribute will be designed to thank those who generously gave to creating the original walkway, Walker said. Donations toward the tribute are being accepted and are greatly appreciated, she added in a press release.
The historic bricks are available to be picked up Saturday December 19, Tuesday December 22, and Thursday December 24, from noon to 2 p.m.