Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Designer: Briffa, Emmanuel

Biography
Date of Birth 1874
Notes Emigrated to North America I 1912 after studying art in Naples and Rome. Initially lived in Detroit, where he decorated a number of theatres for architect C. Howrad Crane. Moved to Montreal in 1924, and became a prominent decorator, best-known for his atmospheric theatres. The Historic Theatres' Trust (Montreal) owns the Emmanuel Briffa Collection).

Address: 2223 Bloor Street West
Type of Building: Theatres
Name of Building: Runnymede Theatre

Dates
Officially opened June 1927

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Alfred Chapman : the man and his work 1978 n/a 18
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1998 Winter 10
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1995 Spr/Sum 12-15
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1995 Spr/Sum 8-9
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1994 Winter 10
Canadian Architect 2000 Sept. 62 45 9
Eye Weekly 1998 Dec. 11 24th
Marquee 1996 n/a 4-- 28 3
Marquee 1994 n/a 3-28 26 1
Newsletter / Architectural Conservancy of Toronto 1989 May 3 n/a n/a
Palaces of the Night 1999 n/a 64++
The "Nabes" 2001 n/a 67
Toronto Star 1998 Nov. D4 12th
Toronto Star 1998 July A23 24th
Toronto Star 1999 Feb. D1+ Fri. 26th

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Address: 1517 Yonge Street
Type of Building: Theatres
Name of Building: Hollywood Theatre
Notes: May also be listed at no.1519 Yonge Street.

Dates
Officially opened Oct 27 1930

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1995 Spr/Sum 12-15
Palaces of the Night 1999 n/a 183
The "Nabes" 2001 n/a 25