Tuesday, May 31, 2011

ABC Wednesday Letter "T" - Theatre

Andy | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Best Blogger Tips

Advertised as Canada's oldest "The Strand Theatre" in Beaverton opened in 1940.

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Up on top of the canopy you will see this relic movie projector along with strips of film.
I'm linking to ABC Wednesday.

My other photo blog: Occupied With Photography

17 comments:

  1. I'm a new follower of your blog here and absolutely love the idea of the abc Wednesday! That theater is so unique :) I'm going to browse your abc's! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Cool shots of the theatre, Andy! I've never been inside but would love to check it out sometime.

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  3. I love old theatres Andy. Would much rather watch a movie here than in the giant cinipelexes.

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  4. love this shot.
    Melissa - please feel free to check out the other participants in ABC Wednesday, and, if you'd like, participate yourself

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. I remember our old theatre in my hometown looks like that. Great choice for the theme this week.
    My “T“

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  6. Wow, that theatre is even older than I am. I love the projector on the canopy.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. Gotta love an ol' timey movie house with its giant projector.

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  8. It is rather a non-descript looking building - except for all the cool adornments! Love that projector and film!

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  9. Terrific T post, this oldest Theatre, Andy! Not only the film projector, but the photos/signs on the front are a Treat to see.

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  10. Very cool!!!! And the winter weather doesn't destroy it?

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  11. If I had known you were in Beaverton, we would have invited you in for coffee!
    Jane x

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  12. Great old projector, but as for the film, I had already seen it. :-)

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  13. Jane and Chris - Thanks for the invite. I had lunch in the fish and chip shop across the road.

    Meryl - It's in good shape considering it's goes from freezing cold to extreme hot.

    Melissa - Thanks for becoming fan.

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  14. Well, Andy next time you are out this way,leave a message on my blog and I'll give you the details.
    Jane x

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