Streangths & Weaknesses of the Rivoli Coalition for the Rivoli Theater Project

Strong Board of Directors with individual and collective long-term investment and commitment to the community
Established and experienced mentors
Broad community support
National Register of Historic Places recognition of the Rivoli Theater as a contributing structure to Pendleton’s South Main Street Commercial Historic District
Restore Oregon’s designation as one of Oregon’s ‘Most Endangered Places’
Completed Feasibility Study
The Coalition owns the Rivoli Theater
Structural Engineer Report outlines restoration priorities and describes a realistic project for our community

Volunteer Board of Directors. Each member has a full time career, potentially limiting availability
Major renovation is necessary to restore the building
Limited cash on hand
Funding reliant upon donations and contributions
No current consistent revenue source at this time

Established local, regional, state, and national interest in historic preservation
Established local, regional, state, and national interest in arts and culture
Building located within a designated historic district along the nationally-recognized Oregon Trail
High degree of social capital among local and regional non-profits and for-profit organizations
Pendleton, Umatilla County and regional respect for history, generosity and social capital
Interest and volunteerism from all areas of the Pendleton community

Local, regional, state, and national economic condition limits disposable income
Increased use of digital media for entertainment, rather than live, in-person gatherings
Local community perception that there are competing venues
Regional resistance to change