East end Toronto TheatresThe following is a list of historic theatres in Toronto's east end - The Danforth, Greektown, etc...Alphabetical links: A B C G J L M O P T |
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.
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| 1936 |  | Allenby Theatre auditorium with neon lighting - also the Roxy and then Apollo Theatre - built 1935/36 89 years ago - The Danforth - 1936 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
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| 1949 |  | Birchcliff Theatre - 1535 Kingston Rd, Scarborough - opened 1949, closed 1970's 76 years ago - Scarborough - 1949 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
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| 1947 |  | Century Theatre - originally Allens Danforth - 147 Danforth Ave 78 years ago - Riverdale - 1947 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | Century Theatre interior - also known as the Titania - now the Music Hall 78 years ago - Riverdale - 1947 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1919 |  | Century Theatre when it was still Allens Danforth Theatre 106 years ago - Riverdale - 1919 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
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| 1925 |  | Grover Theatre with overhanging electric sign - was recently a nightclub called Funhaus, which became Spectrum and Zoo Bar 100 years ago - The Danforth - 1925 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
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| 1960 |  | Joy Theatre - showing Tarzan and the Leopard Woman - 1130 Queen Street East 65 years ago - Leslieville - 1960 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
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| 1947 |  | La Plaza Theatre - view of screen from balcony - 735 Queen Street E 78 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, October 27, 1947 Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | La Plaza Theatre Auditorium and balcony - seats removed for music venue 78 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, October 27, 1947 Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | La Plaza Theatre concession stand - In 1962 it became the Dundas, and in 1965, Cinema Ellas 78 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, October 27, 1947 Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | La Plaza Theatre foyer - now The Opera House (was also informally known as the Acropolis) 78 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, October 27, 1947 Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
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| 1890 |  | Manning Arcade - King Street West 135 years ago - Downtown - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1922 |  | Melba Theatre (opened 1915) on Queen East - later the Queen and then Vogue Theatre 103 years ago - Leslieville - Saturday, October 28, 1922 Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
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| 1947 |  | Odeon Danforth Theatre - 635 Danforth Ave - marquee and sign - became the Rex Danforth 78 years ago - The Danforth - 1947 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | Odeon Danforth Theatre - auditorium and screen 78 years ago - The Danforth - 1947 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
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| 1947 |  | Palace Theatre - auditorium, stage to back 78 years ago - The Danforth - Monday, November 17, 1947 Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | Palace Theatre - marquee and sign - northeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue 78 years ago - The Danforth - Monday, November 17, 1947 Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1927 |  | Palace Theatre at Danforth and Pape, north-east corner 98 years ago - The Danforth - Thursday, November 3, 1927 Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1947 |  | Palace Theatre auditorium - opened 1924 with seating for 1,575 78 years ago - The Danforth - Monday, November 17, 1947 Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1947 |  | Palace Theatre lobby 78 years ago - The Danforth - Monday, November 17, 1947 Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1926 |  | Palace Theatre stage (opened Feb 19, 1921 - 1987) - set up for the Ben Hokeas Orchestra - Hawaiian 99 years ago - The Danforth - Friday, April 2, 1926 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
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| 1932 |  | Teck Theatre - Queen Street East - open less than 2 years from 1931 93 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, March 21, 1932 Max temp: -0.6°C - Min temp: -5.0°C - 11.4cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1932 |  | Teck Theatre looking west from Broadview Ave to No. 700 Queen Street East 93 years ago - Riverside-South Riverdale - Monday, March 21, 1932 Max temp: -0.6°C - Min temp: -5.0°C - 11.4cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |