Walker Theatre

Walker Theatre is a National Historic Site of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Manitoba · 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba · location approximate

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WALKER THEATRE The Walker is an excellent example of an early Canadian theatre designed for serious dramas, operas and musicals. Opened in 1906, it was run by C.P. Walker, whose New York connections brought in international stars and a dazzling array of productions. Nationally important political rallies held here included meetings of the women's suffrage and labour movements. Designed by Howard C. Stone, the Walker was notable in its day for such features as fireproofing, the arched ceiling resembling the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, and the inexpensive "gods" section of seating.

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LE THÉATRE WALKER Le Walker, inauguré en 1906, offre un excellent exemple des premiers théâtres canadiens conçus pour la présentation de pièces sérieuses, d'opéras et de comédies musicales. Son directeur, C. P. Walker, avait des relations à New York et fit venir des vedettes internationales et une variété impressionnante de spectacles. Suffragettes, syndicalistes et autres mouvements y tinrent des assemblées politiques d'importance nationale. Dessiné par Howard C. Stone, le Walker se distinguait à l'époque par sa construction à l'épreuve du feu, par son plafond voûté semblable à celui de l'Auditorium Theater de Chicago, et par son balcon à prix populaire.

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