Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Seneca Theatre Erected in 1940

4624 Queen St.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

1. Seneca Theatre Erected in 1940 - Marker

Inscription. The theater opened in 1940 in grand style. Mayor George Inglis performed the official ribbon cutting and the opening movie was New Moon starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. The Seneca operated as a movie theater until 1994. The Canadian premiere of "Niagara", starring Marilyn Monroe, was held here on January 28, 1953. The theater has been extensively renovated and serves as a venue for live entertainment.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 43° 6.393′ N, 79° 4.184′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4624 Queen Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 2L7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post Office Building Erected In 1931 (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); On This Site Stood St. Andrew's Church 1856 - 1961 (about 210 meters away); Gay Brothers Bakery Building - Erected In 1907 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McClive Rosberg Block - Erected in 1904 (approx. half a kilometer away); Terry Fox (approx. half a kilometer away); 1904 - 2004 City of Niagara Falls Canada Celebrating 100 Years

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(approx. half a kilometer away); Rededication of Centennial Square and Dedication of the Peace Park (approx. half a kilometer away); Samuel Zimmerman 1815 - 1857 (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding Seneca Theatre Erected in 1940. The original theatre had 900 seats. The interior was decorated with native Seneca motifs such as birch bark-cast plaster walls, ceremonial masks and belt designs. The building is now known as the 300-seat Seneca Queen Theatre, licensed to serve alcohol, and hosts live performances; often for cover bands.

Seneca Queen Theatre today (originally the Seneca Theatre) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

2. Seneca Queen Theatre today (originally the Seneca Theatre)

Photo faces south-west. The marker is mounted facing Queen Street, east (left) of the marquee.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.