A Haines businessman this week added the former Coliseum Theater building to his growing list of local real estate purchases.

Chiropractor Chris Thorgesen confirmed this week that he bought the landmark Main Street structure, which has sat vacant since 2009 when Connie’s Cafe closed its doors.

Thorgesen also recently purchased the old Mountain View Motel, which he is turning into studio apartments. This spring, he bought the former Elks Lodge and converted it into an…