The Sanderson Centre facts for kids
Sanderson Centre main entrance
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| Former names | Temple Theatre, Capitol Theatre |
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| Address | 88 Dalhousie St |
| Location | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°08′24″N 80°15′53″W / 43.13994°N 80.26464°W |
| Owner | City of Brantford |
| Type | Arts centre |
| Capacity | 1125 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1919 |
| Opened | December 22, 1919 |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
| Builder | P.H. Secord and Sons |
| General contractor | P.H. Secord and Sons |
The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is a special theatre and concert hall. It is located in the middle of downtown Brantford, Ontario, Canada. This historic building can seat 1,125 people. It is a home for local groups like the Brantford Symphony Orchestra. The centre also hosts school events, dance shows, and professional performances.
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History of the Theatre
The building first opened its doors on December 22, 1919. It was known as the Temple Theatre back then. At that time, it showed vaudeville acts and silent movies. A Scottish architect named Thomas W. Lamb designed the theatre. It cost about $350,000 to build.
From Vaudeville to Movies
By the late 1920s, movies became super popular. Live vaudeville shows were not as common anymore. In 1929, a company called Famous Players bought the Temple Theatre. They turned it into a full-time movie cinema. In 1930, they changed its name to The Capitol.
A New Beginning
In 1986, the City of Brantford bought the theatre. They paid $425,000 for it. Many dedicated people in the community helped raise money. They wanted to bring the old building back to life. Over the next few years, the theatre was carefully restored. Its main hall looked beautiful again. They also made improvements for guests and performers.
Renaming the Centre
The theatre was renamed the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. This was to thank the Sanderson family for their big help. They gave a lot of support to the project. They also helped the community in many other ways.
Awards and Recognition
The Sanderson Centre is a very special place. It has received an important award. The League of Historic American Theatres gave it the "Theatre Preservation Award." This award recognizes places that keep old theatres in great condition.
See also
- List of concert halls
