Local Legend
The 1915 Griffin Theatre, has the local legend of hosting the Canadian premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 'The Tramp' when opened.
A vaudeville and motion picture venue, the theatre continued in business until it was renamed The Palace in 1941.
In 1973 following conversion to a twin screen venue, the newly named Town Cinemas 1 & 2 opened on August 2nd. Just twelve hours later, fire ravaged the building, repairs and restoration were carried out quickly.
Over the following years the property changed hands and was renamed: The 'Pendale Cinema', 'Fairview Mall Theatre' finally returning to business as the 'Town Cinemas 1 & 2' in 1993.
Faced with overwhelming costs, $20,000 in property taxes a year and electricity bill of $2,000 a month, the new and last owners finally closed the doors in 2004 and the theatre remains vacant today.
Local Legend
The 1915 Griffin Theatre, has the local legend of hosting the Canadian premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 'The Tramp' when opened.
A vaudeville and motion picture venue, the theatre continued in business until it was renamed The Palace in 1941.
In 1973 following conversion to a twin screen venue, the newly named Town Cinemas 1 & 2 opened on August 2nd. Just twelve hours later, fire ravaged the building, repairs and restoration were carried out quickly.
Over the following years the property changed hands and was renamed: The 'Pendale Cinema', 'Fairview Mall Theatre' finally returning to business as the 'Town Cinemas 1 & 2' in 1993.
Faced with overwhelming costs, $20,000 in property taxes a year and electricity bill of $2,000 a month, the new and last owners finally closed the doors in 2004 and the theatre remains vacant today.