Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Building Name: Music Hall

Address: 147 Danforth Avenue
Type of Building: Theatres
Name of Building: Music Hall
Notes: Initially called Allen's Theatre. Purchased by the Famous Players Canadian Corp. in 1929, altered by H.J. Chown and renamed the Century Theatre around that time. The Century Theatre closed in the early 1980s, and has since been known as the "Music Hall"

Dates
Officially opened Aug. 1919
Altered 1929

Architects: Chown H.J.
Crane C. Howard
Hynes & Feldman & Watson (firm)
Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1997 Winter 11
Historical Walking Tour of the Danforth 1992 n/a 19
Marquee 1994 n/a 3-28 26 1
The "Nabes" 2001 n/a 82