Park Theatre
99 E. Main Street,
Welland,
ON
L3B 3W4
99 E. Main Street,
Welland,
ON
L3B 3W4
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I believe the correct status of this former movie house is simply Closed, not Closed/Restoring. As a long time Cinema Treasures member, I feel that any theatre that’s been turned into a supermarket, bowling alley or anything else has not been “restored.”
The structure formerly known as the Park theatre has now been reopened as some sort of Christian based youth centre.
Here is a 1961 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y8nl9ps
The Park theatre was constructed in 1941 by the the Toronto based 20th Century Theatres chain and operated by them for most of its existence.
1983 photo of the Park Theatre.
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A bleak 2008 view of the Park Theater building in Welland here and here.
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The Park Theatre is currently up for sale (Oct 2008) and is devoid of any plumbing fixtures, hydro, and seats. Although the building has been negelected for far too long, the architectural integrity still remains and would be a pleasure to restore. The mechanical and electrical upgrades may be costly, but would be well worth it.
A group of local citizens, including myself, along with support from local businesses and committees, are interested in purchasing the property with the intent to return it to its original state. The intended use would be for communty activities and events, mainly focused around live performing arts (i.e. music and stage plays). We are currently seeking communty aupport, and expect to launch a community fundraiser in the near future. We embrace any support that can be offered to assist us in our endeavours.
Christian Venditti