GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY @ THE BOYD THEATER

Despite the mud and rain, we were SO excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of our redevelopment project in Bethlehem. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new era for the theater, an iconic symbol of Bethlehem dating to the days of live vaudeville, with the 1,200-seat venue later becoming the place to see first-run movies. Bethlehem’s Mayor J. William Reynolds was on hand for the ceremony, joined by dignitaries from the offices of U.S. Representative Susan Wild and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure. In designing the new 205-unit multifamily community, DLP Capital and Monocacy will pay tribute to the heydays of the historic theater, which will now become a valuable addition to affordable apartment living in the area.

The new complex, at 30 Broad St., will rise six stories with its façade featuring elements in tribute to the industrial heritage of Bethlehem, including red brick and exposed steel as well as historic red Boyd signage symbolizing the theater’s notable past. In addition to the community’s 205 apartments, the complex will also host 10 Airbnb rental units, underground parking, a pool, courtyard, and 5,000 square feet of commercial space. Theater memorabilia will be preserved among interior public spaces, such as a vintage projector and chandelier, theater seats, photos, and more. One exterior wall will showcase a soaring mural commemorating Bethlehem’s steel heritage.