Port Hope Capitol Theatre

Port Hope Capitol Theatre is a National Historic Site of Canada in Port Hope, Ontario.

Ontario · 20 Queen Street,, Port Hope, Ontario · location approximate

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PORT HOPE CAPITOL THEATRE Constructed in 1930 and designed by Canadian architect Murray Brown, this theatre was one of the first cinemas in Canada to be created specifically for the presentation of “talkies.” Its twilight sky ceiling, nocturnal ambiance and interior walls that evoke a medieval castle make it a remarkable example of a small-town atmospheric style theatre. Closed in 1987, it was restored and then reopened in 1995 as a multi-purpose theatre, thanks to a campaign led by a group of dedicated citizens. Its high level of architectural integrity and excellent physical condition make it a rare example of its kind still in operation in this country.

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LE THÉÂTRE CAPITOL DE PORT HOPE Construit en 1930 selon les plans de l’architecte canadien Murray Brown, ce bâtiment est l’un des premiers cinémas au pays expressément conçus pour la présentation de films parlants. Son plafond étoilé, son ambiance nocturne et ses murs latéraux, dont le décor évoque un château médiéval, en font un exemple remarquable de cinéma de style atmosphérique conçu pour une petite ville. Fermé en 1987, il est restauré puis rouvert en 1995 grâce à la campagne menée par un groupe de citoyens engagés. Sa grande intégrité architecturale et son excellent état de conservation en font l’un des rares cinémas du genre toujours en activité au Canada.

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Port Hope Capitol Theatre

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