Eglinton Theatre facts for kids
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| Address | 400 Eglinton Avenue West |
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| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°42′16″N 79°24′38″W / 43.70444°N 79.41056°W |
| Capacity | 300 |
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| Opened | 2 April 1936 |
| Architect | Kaplan & Sprachman |
| Designated | 1993 |
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The Eglinton Grand is a special building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It used to be a famous cinema. Today, it's a popular place for events.
In 2016, the Eglinton Grand became a National Historic Site. This means it's an important part of Canada's history. Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada gave it this special title.
A Look Back in Time
The Eglinton Grand was built in 1936. It quickly became a great example of the Art Deco style. Art Deco is a cool design style from the 1920s and 1930s. It uses bold geometric shapes and rich decorations.
In 1937, the architects who designed the theatre, Kaplan & Sprachman, won an award. They received the Bronze Medal from the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada. This showed how amazing their design was.
The Eglinton Theatre was a cinema for 67 years. From 1965 to 1967, a very popular movie called "The Sound of Music" played there. It ran for 146 weeks, which is a very long time!
From Cinema to Event Venue
The Eglinton Theatre stopped showing movies in 2003. After that, it was changed into a venue for events. Now, people can rent it for parties, weddings, and other special gatherings. It's still a beautiful and historic place for people to enjoy.
See also
- List of cinemas in Toronto
