| The Capitol
Theatre in Brockville opened in the mid-1930s, and was
operated by Paramount Theatres Ltd. The theatre
was completely renovated and upgraded in 1948. It closed in the
mid-1980s.
An April 2, 1942, letter to the Chief Inspector from J. A. Mabee
illustrates one of the effects that WWII had on theatres. Mr.
Mabee states that......
“J. R. McLennan,
Manager of the Capitol Theatre, Brockville, Ontario, has
notified my wife who is a shareholder of this theatre, that
new steel exit doors and steel frames must be installed.
He claims that this order originated from your travelling
inspector. These exits lead to a through street and I understand
they are in working order but in need of repairs. Would
it not be satisfactory to have the present doors repaired
so that they would last for the duration and comply with
the Dominion Government’s request to save all steel
for the war effort”
RG 56-9-0-9-2 |
The Chief Inspector agreed. |
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Capitol Theatre, Brockville, exterior, 1947
Theatre photographs
Reference Code: RG 56-11-0-27-2
Archives of Ontario, I0011920 |
