tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post5384249132290054789..comments2024-03-19T09:07:22.884-04:00Comments on Ottawa Daily Photo: TheatricalityWilliam Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-35568442195743658452019-06-19T13:36:02.577-04:002019-06-19T13:36:02.577-04:00I`ve seen bits and pieces, enough to decide not to...I`ve seen bits and pieces, enough to decide not to see the thing in its entirety.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-20690803811420115972019-06-19T13:35:35.400-04:002019-06-19T13:35:35.400-04:00You're welcome.You're welcome.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-88264921256500412002019-06-19T13:35:28.970-04:002019-06-19T13:35:28.970-04:00It might well be. I've never looked at the oth...It might well be. I've never looked at the other side of that wall, but it would make sense for it to not be a true wall.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-59532070796162834772015-06-21T13:18:04.489-04:002015-06-21T13:18:04.489-04:00I still haven't seen the Rocky Horror Picture ...I still haven't seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-91749328856807029102015-06-20T19:09:43.113-04:002015-06-20T19:09:43.113-04:00Thanks for sharing your local treasures!Thanks for sharing your local treasures!Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-55951482470409826832015-06-20T11:47:09.621-04:002015-06-20T11:47:09.621-04:00Is that a false balcony in the 2nd pic? Amazing!Is that a false balcony in the 2nd pic? Amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-20437070037103496192015-06-20T10:25:11.964-04:002015-06-20T10:25:11.964-04:00@Linda: there are store fronts I'm thinking of...@Linda: there are store fronts I'm thinking of for a theme day later in the year, but even before then I'll photograph various places from time to time.<br /><br />@Geoff: the old Avalon's certainly made useful.<br /><br />@Mari: so do I. The Mayfair's got great atmosphere.<br /><br />@Birdman: if your city has a heritage department, have them check out the Doors Open Ontario website- it's become very popular throughout the province. And I do know there are similar programs in some American cities.<br /><br />@Randy: thank you!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-66643248056661532572015-06-20T00:50:42.993-04:002015-06-20T00:50:42.993-04:00Nice looking building.Nice looking building.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-29261946364244726482015-06-19T20:10:12.455-04:002015-06-19T20:10:12.455-04:00"Doors Open" is an exciting concept that..."Doors Open" is an exciting concept that has not made it to this locale yet. Hope so, soon.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-68759209759392520722015-06-19T19:44:48.999-04:002015-06-19T19:44:48.999-04:00I like the old theaters.I like the old theaters.Mari Collierhttp://www.maricollier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-8136563688964174602015-06-19T18:12:46.489-04:002015-06-19T18:12:46.489-04:00It's really great to see these buildings be pr...It's really great to see these buildings be preserved and perhaps more importantly put to good use...Geoff Wilkinsonhttp://www.wansteaddailyphoto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-42560071153065117332015-06-19T17:15:00.363-04:002015-06-19T17:15:00.363-04:00I love this post, William, I so enjoy seeing store...I love this post, William, I so enjoy seeing store fronts....past or present! And here in Quebec they would probably want to make the Home Hardware "Quincaillerie Maison". LOL! Thanks so much for sharing, my friend. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-84708312432278326122015-06-19T17:03:11.953-04:002015-06-19T17:03:11.953-04:00@RedPat: yes, you wonder sometimes at some of thes...@RedPat: yes, you wonder sometimes at some of these buildings. <br /><br />@Judy: I've always liked it.<br /><br />@Cheryl: it's a building with character.<br /><br />@Audrey: both are fascinating spaces. I think the Avalon could manage a small concert, maybe a trio of musicians.<br /><br />@Halcyon: it certainly is.<br /><br />@Red: instead they build megascreen monstrosities with no architectural merit.<br /><br />@Ciel: ah, just monthly, fortunately, not weekly! That would be a problem. I'll probably see Jaws this weekend, and of course feel a jolt when the shark pops up out of the water while Roy Scheider is tossing in some chum.<br /><br />@Norma: it's a great movie, after all.<br /><br />@Janey: a lot of them have been lost here. There used to be one- the facade is preserved, but the interior houses a couple of fast food joints.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-68379353260648054462015-06-19T16:45:05.450-04:002015-06-19T16:45:05.450-04:00 Beautiful old movie house. We have lost so many. Beautiful old movie house. We have lost so many.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-87887948502878105992015-06-19T14:49:30.530-04:002015-06-19T14:49:30.530-04:00Some of our local theaters are also showing Jaws t...Some of our local theaters are also showing Jaws to mark its anniversary.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-17948602946078639932015-06-19T14:09:30.791-04:002015-06-19T14:09:30.791-04:00I think I'd love the Mayfair, despite the week...I think I'd love the Mayfair, despite the weekly RHS! Haven't seen Jaws in donkey's years. Long live the Mayfair!cieldequimperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541298876304462514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-38507907579184951682015-06-19T13:25:24.708-04:002015-06-19T13:25:24.708-04:00Sometimes the powers that be get it right and some...Sometimes the powers that be get it right and sometimes everybody just gets lost. These places need to be preserved as they aren't making new facilities like that anymore.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-82175036498766011582015-06-19T13:21:51.519-04:002015-06-19T13:21:51.519-04:00It's always fun to take a look backstage!It's always fun to take a look backstage!Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-31404921912006795822015-06-19T12:25:11.825-04:002015-06-19T12:25:11.825-04:00ca doit etre un plaisir de voir un conceert la ;o)...ca doit etre un plaisir de voir un conceert la ;o)<br /><br />bon w end !Nefertitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763340951786041538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-68453354025120691802015-06-19T12:00:19.096-04:002015-06-19T12:00:19.096-04:00I can see where the Mayfair would be a great place...I can see where the Mayfair would be a great place for weddings and other formal affairs! It's quite lovely!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101939218861758437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-27817763979719110662015-06-19T10:58:22.192-04:002015-06-19T10:58:22.192-04:00The balcony inside the theater is lovely. The balcony inside the theater is lovely. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469878511196407233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-91337634806706010432015-06-19T10:41:11.564-04:002015-06-19T10:41:11.564-04:00It's funny how you can spot old movie theatre ...It's funny how you can spot old movie theatre buildings around town when you start looking at the back of buildings.RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-63584112564091304522015-06-19T10:19:16.972-04:002015-06-19T10:19:16.972-04:00@Kay: I thought it was a good idea to get an exter...@Kay: I thought it was a good idea to get an exterior shot of the Avalon.<br /><br />@Orvokki: the interior of the Avalon particularly is a treat, but otherwise the building in general is utilitarian.<br /><br />@VP: it's an eclectic mix of businesses in that building. The cafe you see in the shot is a nice one.<br /><br />@Marleen: the brickwork on both buildings is rather similar. They date back to the same era, so that's not surprising.<br /><br />@Tamago: it's an unusual venue for a wedding, but if you love movies, it makes sense.<br /><br />@Tex: and this one's got a lot of character.<br /><br />@Lowell: The Mayfair in particular has a lot of history in the community.<br /><br />@MB: I've seen Casablanca in this theatre, which is a great treat to see on the big screen. Odds are I'll take in Jaws on the weekend.<br /><br />@Grace: I suspect the fans of Rocky Horror and The Room would be up in arms if the theatre stopped those monthly showings! The films marked on the marquee, Madding Crowd and Dark Star, I doubt they would have shown up in most cineplexes. <br /><br />@Janis: thank you!<br /><br />@Sharon: it's a great way to engage the community, and Doors Open has been going on here successfully for years now.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-44532717375223536592015-06-19T09:43:42.466-04:002015-06-19T09:43:42.466-04:00It must be fun to get these peeks inside. I wish ...It must be fun to get these peeks inside. I wish they would do this here.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-87969253458981618392015-06-19T09:26:44.895-04:002015-06-19T09:26:44.895-04:00Love old theaters! I like preserving them. Have a ...Love old theaters! I like preserving them. Have a great weekend, William.<br /><br />Janis<br />GDPGreensboroDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164424487770296616noreply@blogger.com