1913 – Beaver Theatre, Toronto, Canada
Architect: Neil G. Beggs
The Beaver Theatre opened on November 24, 1913 as a dedicated cinema. The main facade was designed in buff terra cotta of a smooth glossy finish with the mirrored entrance doors of quarter sawed oak. On account of the narrow lot, fifty by one hundred and seventy-six feet, the boxes extended along the sides, causing the main gallery to be placed fifty feet from the stage. The box seats were later removed leaving a more traditional balcony level. In 1961 the theatre was closed, being one of the first to succumb to the onslaught of television.
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Published March 16, 2026 | Last Updated March 22, 2026
