Wednesday, July 6, 2016

The Real Kingsway Theatre

I showed you the Kingsway Theatre in a mural on Monday and thought I should give you a pic of the real thing. It still operates a theatre and even though the sign could use a bit of a touch up the interior is said to be in good condition. Once again I have to make a point of heading out that way to get a night shot and see how many of those lights are working. I love the Art Deco details at the top.
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23 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 6, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    wow. the exterior does need a perk-up or two. :)

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  2. SharonJuly 6, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    The mural did a very good job of representing the place. I'd love to see it all lit up.

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  3. TomJuly 6, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    how neat, that's my idea of an old time theater or is it theatre

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  4. 21 WitsJuly 6, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    I really like the art deco style too, and a little TLC would really spruce it all up! Very cool place, and I can imagine how it was back in the day!

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  5. CloudiaJuly 6, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    cool street scene

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  6. LowellJuly 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    A bit of TLC would do this place a world of good and might even attract more customers. Glad to see that it is still in operation, though.

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  7. BillJuly 6, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    Good to see an old vintage theatre still operating.

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  8. VioletSkyJuly 6, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    I have spent many a happy few hours here watching so many movies!

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  9. HalcyonJuly 6, 2016 at 3:02 PM

    A fantastic place. Glad to hear it's nice on the inside, even though the outside could use a bit of TLC.

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  10. William KendallJuly 6, 2016 at 4:34 PM

    Quite a mix of movies, too.

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  11. NonnieJuly 6, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    I too love the top design of the building, but I figure that the huge sign makes it difficult to appreciate from the sidewalk.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 6, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    It would be interesting to see what it looks like all lit up at night.

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  13. Taken For GrantedJuly 6, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    The original Art Deco theaters are disappearing fast. The Bill Board on this one is a bit rough, but they get their point across. Looks like there are other businesses in the building. Yes, a nigh shot would be great.

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  14. RevrunnerJuly 6, 2016 at 5:55 PM

    Gosh! I've almost forgotten what the inside of a theater looks like. Most of the time it's DVDs these days.

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  15. Bob CroweJuly 6, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Are there many screens behind that small facade? The list of movies makes it seem so. Look like sign maintenance hasn't made it into the budget.

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  16. JackJuly 6, 2016 at 10:45 PM

    It looks like it is just hanging in there, gasping and wheezing.

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  17. Photo CacheJuly 7, 2016 at 12:14 AM

    Appears to be a mainstay in the community.

    My SIGNS, SIGNS

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  18. Gemma WisemanJuly 7, 2016 at 2:11 AM

    Poor old lady looks as if she is just remembering her Cinderella days...from rags to riches and now back to rags...An interesting one...

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 7, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Would be interesting to see inside hey Pat. Love the Deco touches too, they make up for the slightly shabby chic exterior😃

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  20. genieJuly 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM

    We have a few of these within 100 miles of home, but they are far and few between. We dod still have a WONDERFUL drive-in which we all contribute to in order to keep it up and running. This is a really nice one. genie

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 7, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Love that it's still operating! It would make me feel like a kid again! (I hate the mega theaters of today ... More fun to stay home and watch Netflex).

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  22. LesleyJuly 7, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    If i had to choose, I'd go for the refurbished inside rather than a refurbished sign.

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  23. Teena in TorontoJuly 9, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    I used to live in the High Park area and saw sooooooooooooooo many movies there!

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