Empress Theatre
285-287 Bernard Avenue,
Kelowna,
BC
BC V1Y 6N2
285-287 Bernard Avenue,
Kelowna,
BC
BC V1Y 6N2
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Previously operated by: Famous Players
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Built by A.C. Bennett and opened by D. Lloyd Jones November 29, 1919, and featured a triple bill of “Mickey” starring Mabel Normand, “Out of the Fog” starring the Great Nazimova and “Hearts of the World” starring the Gish sisters.
It became part of the Famous Player chain in the 1930’s. Closed in the 1950’s. It later housed Capital News for 20 years, a thrift store and various retail. Building is still standing as split retail. With So Sweet candy store and a clothing/dress shop as it’s last tenants.
History credit City of Kelowna
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David Zornig
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Two photos added. Additional history below.
https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm131FB_1919_Capital_News_Empress_Theatre_Kelowna_BC
Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.