Raja Cinema Commercial
639 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver,
BC
V5L 3W3
639 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver,
BC
V5L 3W3
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Opened in 1913 as the Alcazar Theatre it was built with full stage facilities and was designed by architect John McCarter.
It was re-named York Theatre and became the home of the Vancouver Little Theatre for 54 years. In the 1940’s the facade was given a streamline Art Moderne' style remodel.
In later more recent years it became a cinema, known as the Raja Cinema Commercial. It was operated by Raja Cinemas and showed Indian movies. This has now closed and by 2008, the building is threatened with demolition.
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This is a recent photo of the Raja Cinema Commercial.
Here is a 2007 close up view.
A more recent photo of the Raja Cinema Commercial can be seen here.
I found this… Looks like it is in danger of being torn down
Also known as the york. I would like to see interior pictures.
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I am watching the third season of The 4400 on DVD and the Raja is shown in it, including interiors. Very pretty theatre on the inside; could use some work on the outside.
Finally some happy news to report!
This theatre is to be preserved and will reopen as a performing arts centre.
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Brian
A great article with the buildings history is here.
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1985 photo as the York Theatre.
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This is a 2009 photo.