From a Theatre Mouse view - 365-334
by Inge Riis McDonald
Title
From a Theatre Mouse view - 365-334
Artist
Inge Riis McDonald
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Photograph - Photography
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The Empress Theatre in the little town of Fort Macleod in southern Alberta was built in 1912 and is still an loved and well used theatre. It is one of the last remaining examples of small town theatre architecture in Alberta
The Empress Theater was built during a period of prosperity for tFort Macleod during the time before WW1 when the Canadian railroads were build and the ranching industry developed. The theatre was important to the social life of any prairie town and was often ornately decorated and luxuriously furnished. The Empress was heralded as a first class theatre and could seat up to 400 patrons. It is now a movie theatre. The building is an important part of the historic main street of Macleod.
source: Alberta Culture and Community Spirit.
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February 6th, 2017
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