West end Toronto Theatres

There are many historic movie theatres west of Bathurst street in Toronto.

Alphabetical links: A    C    D    K    L    M    O    P    W    
 

List of all subjects. You can also see all the historic photos for a given neighbourhood. We also have a list of all the photos arranged by date.

And you can also go up a level to see the other photos we've put under the category of theatre photos.

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1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Alhambra Theatre - 568 Bloor Street - built 1910 as the King George Theatre also Baronet and then Eve in Seaton VillageAlhambra Theatre - 568 Bloor Street - built 1910 as the King George Theatre also Baronet and then Eve
76 years ago - Seaton Village - 1947
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1941 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 30, 1941 - Alhambra Theatre - doors at rear of theatre onto alleyway in Seaton VillageAlhambra Theatre - doors at rear of theatre onto alleyway
82 years ago - Seaton Village - Tuesday, December 30, 1941
Max temp: -2.2°C - Min temp: -10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1947 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - College Theatre - exterior and marquee at 960 College Street at Dovercourt in Dufferin GroveCollege Theatre - exterior and marquee at 960 College Street at Dovercourt
76 years ago - Dufferin Grove - Tuesday, October 21, 1947
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - College Theatre auditorium - opened May 24, 1920 - closed 1967 in Dufferin GroveCollege Theatre auditorium - opened May 24, 1920 - closed 1967
76 years ago - Dufferin Grove - Tuesday, October 21, 1947
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - College Theatre concession stand in Dufferin GroveCollege Theatre concession stand
76 years ago - Dufferin Grove - Tuesday, October 21, 1947
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
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1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Duchess Theatre (the Centre Theatre at the time) marquee and exterior in Little Italy (College St)Duchess Theatre (the Centre Theatre at the time) marquee and exterior
76 years ago - Little Italy (College St) - 1947
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1942 Historic photo from Saturday, March 28, 1942 - Duchess Theatre (then the Centre Theatre) across the street from gasoline pump in front of 783 Dundas West in Little Italy (College St)Duchess Theatre (then the Centre Theatre) across the street from gasoline pump in front of 783 Dundas West
81 years ago - Little Italy (College St) - Saturday, March 28, 1942
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: 0.6°C - 2.8cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Tuesday, June 19, 1923 - Duchess Theatre (then the Centre Theatre) on right at 772 Dundas St. W., west of Bathurst in Little Italy (College St)Duchess Theatre (then the Centre Theatre) on right at 772 Dundas St. W., west of Bathurst
100 years ago - Little Italy (College St) - Tuesday, June 19, 1923
Max temp: 32.2°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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2005 Historic photo from Saturday, October 1, 2005 - Kingsway Theatre in Bloor Street WestKingsway Theatre
18 years ago - Bloor Street West - Saturday, October 1, 2005
Max temp: °C - Min temp: °C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location
1958 Historic photo from 1958 - Kingsway Theatre - 3030 Bloor Street West - opened 1939 in KingswayKingsway Theatre - 3030 Bloor Street West - opened 1939
65 years ago - Kingsway - 1958
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 24, 1947 - Lansdowne Theatre - 683 Landsdowne Avenue in Wallace EmersonLansdowne Theatre - 683 Landsdowne Avenue
76 years ago - Wallace Emerson - Friday, October 24, 1947
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 24, 1947 - Lansdowne Theatre auditorium and screen - just north of Bloor in Wallace EmersonLansdowne Theatre auditorium and screen - just north of Bloor
76 years ago - Wallace Emerson - Friday, October 24, 1947
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1915 Historic photo from 1915 - Long Branch Theatorium - three generations of the Williams family in Long BranchLong Branch Theatorium - three generations of the Williams family
108 years ago - Long Branch - 1915
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
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1923 Historic photo from Monday, December 3, 1923 - Mavety Theatre on Dundas Street, looking west in The JunctionMavety Theatre on Dundas Street, looking west
100 years ago - The Junction - Monday, December 3, 1923
Max temp: 5.0°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Odeon Theatre,1558 Queen Street West - photo plays - w/ Dentist above in ParkdaleOdeon Theatre,1558 Queen Street West - photo plays - w/ Dentist above
104 years ago - Parkdale - 1919
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - auditorium, facing screen - opened 1924, closed 1970 in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - auditorium, facing screen - opened 1924, closed 1970
76 years ago - Parkdale - Friday, October 31, 1947
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - Concession stand in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - Concession stand
76 years ago - Parkdale - Friday, October 31, 1947
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - marquee and sign on exterior - 1605 Queen Street W in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - marquee and sign on exterior - 1605 Queen Street W
76 years ago - Parkdale - Friday, October 31, 1947
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
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1956 Historic photo from 1956 - West End Theatre (previously the Mavety Theatre, then Mavety Hall) showing Tender Trap & Square Jungle in The JunctionWest End Theatre (previously the Mavety Theatre, then Mavety Hall) showing Tender Trap & Square Jungle
67 years ago - The Junction - 1956
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)