Biden transition 'set' combines old and new
Advertisement Over the years, the more levels were added to the hotel and it even once hosted then future president Martin Van Buren. It would eventually be converted to a movie theater, triggering the creation of the core auditorium space, which shuttered in 1959 — and the building would remain closed for five decades. In 2008, real estate developers Buccini/Pollin Group announced a deal with the City of Wilmington to turn the building into a performing arts venue and fundraising began. Homsey Architects lead the design efforts and construction started in 2009 with BPGS heading up cons...