York Theatre
639 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver,
BC
V5L 3W3
639 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver,
BC
V5L 3W3
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This opened as York on February 12th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.
The history of the York theatre can now be seen here: https://thecultch.com/the-york-the-little-theatre-that-could/
The York recently celebrated its 2 year anniversary as a new theatrical venue, and they were canvasing for memories of the space:
https://thecultch.com/its-the-york-theatres-two-year-anniversary-share-your-york-story/
Watch this space for more:
https://thecultch.com/category/york-theatre/
Here’s the 1985 photo of the York.
A great article with the buildings history is here.
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Finally some happy news to report!
This theatre is to be preserved and will reopen as a performing arts centre.
info is here. View link
Brian
I am watching the third season of The 4400 on DVD and the Raja is shown in it, including interiors. Very pretty theatre on the inside; could use some work on the outside.
I found this… Looks like it is in danger of being torn down
Also known as the york. I would like to see interior pictures.
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