Scheduled to reopen in 2019 as “A state-of-the-art venue presenting a curated mix of newly released films, older classics and undiscovered gems, as well as live music, talk series and multi-arts events.”
Updated full history from 1910-2019 under “Read More” in below link.
Including built as “one-storey brick theatorium" Bloor Palace in 1910, renamed The Kitchener in 1918.
1945 postcard added courtesy Jane Bay.
Below link shares some Palace Theatre recollections, including it’s being built in 1922 as a silent film theatre.
Update:
Correct address is 115 N. Main Street. Building is still standing. Built, opened and operated by Sol Winokour from Chicago in 1938. Suffered a fire May 21, 1946 but later reopened. Changed ownership several times and was renamed Fleet in 1952.
Closed in 1954 and became the Watervliet Furniture Company and maintained the marquee with that name.
In 1992 it became Bob’s Hobby & Collector Shop which has now moved down the street as B and E Racing as of 2018, but still owns the building.
His saga in the below link including condition of the former theatre building.
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/tag/paramount-theatre-toronto/
Full history in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/tag/playhouse-theatre-toronto/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/07/09/esquire-theatretoronto/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2013/11/04/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-grant/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/01/09/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-broadway-theatre-on-queen-st/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/02/15/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-greenwood-guild/
Full chronological history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/01/26/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-bayview/
Full chronological history in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/01/30/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-allenby-roxy-apollo-on-the-danforth/
Reopened April 1, 2019 as The Grand Gerrard Theatre, a indie film, performance and art venue. Current Facebook page and previous history links below.
https://www.facebook.com/thegrandgerrard/
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/08/16/torontos-bonita-theatre-on-gerrard-east/
Closed in 1994. Full chronological history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2015/06/29/torontos-sinful-victory-theatrenew-photos/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2014/02/21/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-oxford/
Full history with photos in below link.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2013/12/21/torontos-old-movie-theatresthe-regent-mt-pleasant/
Two links with full history and photos.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2015/07/22/old-movie-houses-of-toronto/
https://www.beachmetro.com/2018/11/13/reel-beach-director-sidney-j-furie-the-community-theatre-on-woodbine-meridian-films-and-peter-falk/?fbclid=IwAR3PZHUt987YJg-GDLtsPe58YTh_POqjBc4_tk9ilbBjq2p9xrqDrF3vBeY
Scheduled to reopen in 2019 as “A state-of-the-art venue presenting a curated mix of newly released films, older classics and undiscovered gems, as well as live music, talk series and multi-arts events.” Updated full history from 1910-2019 under “Read More” in below link. Including built as “one-storey brick theatorium" Bloor Palace in 1910, renamed The Kitchener in 1918.
http://paradiseonbloor.com/
Update: Photo credit https://torontoist.com/2007/02/revue_cinema_ma_1/
Update: Photo credit https://torontoist.com/2007/02/revue_cinema_ma_1/
I just had to gank and add that “Sunshine Sunset” graffiti shot from that article to the gallery.
I. Brotman mentioned above must have been Oscar Brotman’s father. Oscar later ran the Loop, Cinema Art, Carnegie and other theatres.
1945 postcard added courtesy Jane Bay. Below link shares some Palace Theatre recollections, including it’s being built in 1922 as a silent film theatre.
http://www.janebay.com/html/stories_apr10-08.html
Update: Correct address is 115 N. Main Street. Building is still standing. Built, opened and operated by Sol Winokour from Chicago in 1938. Suffered a fire May 21, 1946 but later reopened. Changed ownership several times and was renamed Fleet in 1952. Closed in 1954 and became the Watervliet Furniture Company and maintained the marquee with that name. In 1992 it became Bob’s Hobby & Collector Shop which has now moved down the street as B and E Racing as of 2018, but still owns the building. His saga in the below link including condition of the former theatre building.
https://banderacing.weebly.com/
BlackBusiness.org article about Next Act Cinema and the Official Website link which should be updated. Address shows as 921 Reisterstown Road.
https://www.blackbusiness.org/2019/04/next-act-cinema-family-opens-only-black-owned-movie-theater-baltimore-maryland.html?fbclid=IwAR1Tuhw21TgQnfE_4RZ7ZwassUzYGWqIrWlya2JaErzcHu7e1pRAPYnOgdw
https://www.nextactcinema.com/
Full size version.
Bob’s Hobby Shop lower left. Shingled awning added to original theatre facade.
Changes coming…
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190419/redevelopment-at-amc-movie-theater-in-rosemont?fbclid=IwAR1A1nrX2ZHgNAGaECWL8ldIrJ21OJoYTr8NdVzjhnCL6Le2bXuBfeSwGfg
Multiple images added.
Drive-Ins.com no longer works.