Palace Sidewalk "Walk of Fame" Stones to be moved indoors

The City of Crossville plans to move the Palace Theatre sidewalk stones out of the weather for their protection according to information given out by city manager Greg Wood at the Council's Thursday special called meeting.

The announcement explained that "Over the years, the commemorative stonework in front of the Palace has taken a beating, including drivers coming over the curb and breaking stones."

Damaged stones in front of the Palace Theatre showing

cracks and damage from weather and salt used

to de-ice roads and sidewalks

The stones, originally put down in 2001 were a fundraiser for the restoration of the Palace while work was going on and many thousands of dollars were raised with the stones and engraved tiles in the lobby.

Exclusive Jim Young Reporter photo of Palace Sidewalk

stones being installed July 18, 2001, by students of

the then Vocational School now Tennessee College

of Applied Technology.

The stones were a potential problem in plans for redoing sidewalks in the downtown area a couple years ago and once the stones are removed, a new regular sidewalk will be laid in front of the Theatre. They have been cleaned and sealed several times since they were put down 16 years ago but quartzite sandstone is not as resilient as other types of stones for this type of use.

The work is expected to start in February, weather permitting.