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Another Look: Is a Replica True to Chautauqua’s Mission? The Fight Over the Future of the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater

By Brian Berg - January 28, 2015

The debate over the Chautauqua Amphitheater has dominated the news in recent months. Brian Berg reflects on the structure’s significant history and looks at the options available as the community struggles with this important regional and national preservation issue.

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