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 movie theater. Now, it is a popular place for events like parties and concerts.
In 2016, the Eglinton Grand became a National Historic Site. This means it is a very important place in Canada's history. It is protected and celebrated for its unique design and story.
History of the Eglinton Grand
The Eglinton Grand was built in 1936. It was designed by architects Kaplan & Sprachman. They were very good at creating beautiful buildings.
A Special Design
The theater is a great example of the Art Deco style. Art Deco was a popular design style in the 1920s and 1930s. It uses bold shapes, geometric patterns, and rich decorations. The Eglinton Grand's design was so good that it won an award in 1937. The Royal Architecture Institute of Canada gave it a Bronze Medal.
From Movies to Events
The Eglinton Grand showed movies for 67 years. It was a cinema until 2003. One famous movie, "The Sound of Music," played there for a very long time. It ran for 146 weeks between 1965 and 1967. After 2003, the building was changed. It became a venue for different kinds of events.
See also
- List of cinemas in Toronto
