The Revue Theatre is granted heritage status.
As reported in the Toronto Star, and despite the protests of its owners, the Revue Theatre has been granted heritage status by the City of Toronto Preservation Board. Although heritage status will not guarantee the building’s use as a movie theatre, it will protect the unique architectural features—such as the marquee—that make it a landmark on North Roncesvalles. From the community’s perspective, historical designation is a small but symbolically significant step in the ongoing fight to maintain the Revue as an operating repertory cinema.
It would be a travesty if this amazing building was destroyed in any way. It’s such a heartbreak to see what’s been done to some of the other old theatres in the city… whether turned into variety stores or completely renovated into newer enterprises. Let’s hope it can be revived as the wonderful theatre it is.
Comment by Irene Willis — August 14, 2006 @ 12:41 pm