Snowdon Theatre, Art Deco movie theater in Snowdon, Montreal, Canada.
Description
Snowdon Theatre is an Art Deco cinema in Montreal with black and white stripes on its facade and a prominent theater sign over Decarie Boulevard. The building displays classic Streamline Moderne elements in its exterior design.
History
The theater was designed by architect Daniel John Crighton in 1936 and opened in 1937 as Canada's first air-conditioned cinema. Operations ended in 1982 after decades of film exhibition.
Culture
The theater showed British films during its operation and drew moviegoers who reserved their seats in advance. This practice of booking ahead was typical of cinema culture in that era.
Practical
The building now houses condominiums and commercial spaces on multiple levels while preserving the historic facade. Visitors can admire the architecture from outside, though interior access is limited.
Did you know?
After closing, the theater went through several transformations, including a period as a shopping center and gymnastics club. This evolution shows how historic buildings adapt to new uses while keeping their original structure intact.
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