The Royal is found on College St in Little Italy. The building was finished in 1939 and has had several names through the years as it functioned as a cinema. It is now an event space but also shows second run films and also takes part in film festivals.
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The Royal on College St in Little Italy has a fascinating history. Completed in 1939, it originally served as a cinema and has gone through several name changes over the years. Today, it functions as an event space and also screens second-run films and participates in film festivals. Its blend of historic charm and modern utility makes it a unique venue in Toronto.
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It is too bad that its existence is fragile, but it is still here. Unfortunately, between the pandemic and streaming services and weak movie production, many folks have gotten out of the habit of going to movies in person.
Nice to see it repurposed.
ReplyDelete...the Royal is a fabulous looking place!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these old Art Deco theaters. We have one in town that is now a gymastics center and a barber shop.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful institution for the neighborhood. Pat, aloha!
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sign and marquee.
ReplyDeleteThe Royal on College St in Little Italy has a fascinating history. Completed in 1939, it originally served as a cinema and has gone through several name changes over the years. Today, it functions as an event space and also screens second-run films and participates in film festivals. Its blend of historic charm and modern utility makes it a unique venue in Toronto.
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A nice looking place.
ReplyDeleteThis is a little gem in Sydney!
ReplyDeleteIt is an attractive building indeed. How good that it is still there and used.
ReplyDeleteI love those 1930s buildings, so stylish.
ReplyDeleteBien por su nueva vida y vuelve a tener actividad.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
It's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt is too bad that its existence is fragile, but it is still here. Unfortunately, between the pandemic and streaming services and weak movie production, many folks have gotten out of the habit of going to movies in person.
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