A welder attaches a steel beam to the original brick wall Aug. 5 at the Colonial Theater at 139 Water St. in Augusta. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) View 4 photosAUGUSTA — Workers last week added a steel beam to the original brick wall of the Augusta Colonial Theater, marking a milestone in the ongoing restoration of the 139 Water St. landmark. The latest phase of renovations includes raising the roof over the stage by approximately 7 feet. Originally opened in 1913, the theater survived extensive damage from a 1926 fire and underwent a full rebuild before closing in February 1969. These photos taken Feb. 10, 2017, and Aug. 5, 2026, show changes to the proscenium and stage at the Augusta Colonial Theater.