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| ⚫ | The '''York Theatre''' was an [[Art deco]] [[Movie theater|cinema]] and [[mixed-use]] complex in [[Montreal]], opened in 1938 and demolished in 2001 for the construction of the Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex of [[Concordia University (Montreal)|Concordia University]].<ref name="concordia pr"/> |
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[[File:YorkThimg140.jpg|thumb|York Theatre, Montreal, March, 2000]] |
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The York was designed by architects [[Perry, Luke and Little]], with an interior design by [[Emmanuel Briffa]]. Briffa, who had overseen interior designs of over 100 cinemas in Canada, commissioned [[mural]]s by artist [[Kenneth Hensley Holmden]] for the project. These murals were badly damaged by a fire in 1989. Three of eight murals were removed and restored by the university, and are now incorporated into its new building.<ref name="concordia pr">{{cite news|url=http://mediarelations.concordia.ca/pressreleases/archives/2005/04/public_forum_and_unveiling_of.php|title=Public Forum And Unveiling of York Murals|date=April 14, 2005|work=Press release|publisher=Concordia University|access-date=24 December 2009|location=Montreal}}</ref> |
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Concordia purchased the complex in 1998, deciding that it was too badly deteriorated to save. It was demolished in 2001.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Kelly|first=Amanda|date=May 2005|title=Concordia Unveils Murals from York Theatre|journal=MOQDOC|publisher=[[Art Libraries Society of North America]] |location=Ottawa|volume=14|issue=2|pages=10–11|issn=1180-5641|url=http://arlismoq.library.concordia.ca/MOQDOC_v14_n2.pdf}}</ref> |
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, which adorned the York from its opening in 1938 until it was badly damaged by fire in 1989. When the University acquired the property in 1998, the murals were removed and stored pending treatment by renowned conservator, Laszlo Cser of Restorart. |
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The building had included residential and commercial space, in addition to the cinema. It was built with a capacity of 1,200 theatre goers for the [[United Amusement Corporation]].<ref name="May 3">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lYwxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VqgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2792,252370&dq=york+theatre+demolition&hl=en|title=Plans Completed for New Theatre|date=May 3, 1938|work=Montreal Gazette|access-date=24 December 2009}}</ref> |
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Following the forum at 5 p.m., Concordia will unveil the only three surviving murals from the eight original ones, once considered among the most remarkable features in any Montreal movie house. Removed from the dilapidated interior of the York Theatre, these canvases together with two groupings of exterior decorative panels from the 1930s building, have been restored and integrated into several locations in the new which now stands on the property once occupied by the York (entrance via Ste. Catherine and Guy St. Atrium). Francine Senécal, Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal and the councillor responsible for culture and heritage will be present at the unveiling of the murals. |
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Latest revision as of 20:39, 20 November 2024
The York Theatre was an Art deco cinema and mixed-use complex in Montreal, opened in 1938 and demolished in 2001 for the construction of the Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex of Concordia University.[1]
The York was designed by architects Perry, Luke and Little, with an interior design by Emmanuel Briffa. Briffa, who had overseen interior designs of over 100 cinemas in Canada, commissioned murals by artist Kenneth Hensley Holmden for the project. These murals were badly damaged by a fire in 1989. Three of eight murals were removed and restored by the university, and are now incorporated into its new building.[1]
Concordia purchased the complex in 1998, deciding that it was too badly deteriorated to save. It was demolished in 2001.[2]
The building had included residential and commercial space, in addition to the cinema. It was built with a capacity of 1,200 theatre goers for the United Amusement Corporation.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Public Forum And Unveiling of York Murals". Press release. Montreal: Concordia University. April 14, 2005. Retrieved 24 December 2009.
- ^ Kelly, Amanda (May 2005). "Concordia Unveils Murals from York Theatre" (PDF). MOQDOC. 14 (2). Ottawa: Art Libraries Society of North America: 10–11. ISSN 1180-5641.
- ^ "Plans Completed for New Theatre". Montreal Gazette. May 3, 1938. Retrieved 24 December 2009.
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