Fairfield in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Royal Theatre
Le Théâtre Royal
Ce théâtre, d'abord appelé Royal Victoria, fut construit en 1912-1913, durant une période de développement accéléré. Il appartenait à un groupe d'entrepreneurs locaux. Des théâtres de ce genre, où l'on présentait des oeuvres dramatiques, des séances musicales et des spectacles de vaudeville, virent le jour un peu partout au Canada entre 1913 et 1930. Ils comptaient parmi les plus grandioses jamas construits au pays, mais il en resté très peu d'exemples aujourd'hui. Celui-ci, avec son impressionnante façade de brique et de terre cuite et son intérieur d'inspiration classique très orné, a fourni un cadre approprié aux manifestations de la vie sociale et culturelle de Victoria pendant plusieurs générations.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 48° 25.405′ N, 123° 21.749′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Fairfield. Marker is at the intersection of Broughton Street and Blanshard Street, on the right when traveling east on Broughton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church of Our Lord (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Arbutus Tree (Arbutus menziesii) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 713 Johnson (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fort Victoria (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Vancouver Island Wallmap Mural (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Windsor Hotel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Customs House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2013, by Andrew Lester of Victoria, BC, Canada. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 5 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2013, by Andrew Lester of Victoria, BC, Canada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.