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The '''Tivoli Theatre''' was the last name of a theatre in downtown [[Toronto]], on the corner of [[Victoria Street, Toronto|Victoria]] and [[Richmond Street, Toronto|Richmond]] streets.<ref name=TaylorTivoli/>  
The '''Tivoli Theatre''' was the last name of a theatre in downtown [[Toronto, Ontario]], on the corner of [[Victoria Street, Toronto|Victoria]] and [[Richmond Street, Toronto|Richmond]] streets.<ref name=TaylorTivoli/>  
When it opened on November 10, 1917, it was known as Allen's Theatre.  When built it had seats for 1553 patrons.
When it opened on November 10, 1917, it was known as Allen's Theatre.  When built it had seats for 1553 patrons.



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The Tivoli Theatre was the last name of a theatre in downtown Toronto, Ontario, on the corner of Victoria and Richmond streets.[1] When it opened on November 10, 1917, it was known as Allen's Theatre. When built it had seats for 1553 patrons.

It was part of the Allen Theatre Chain - which had two other theatres in Toronto.

References

  1. Doug Taylor. Toronto’s old movie houses—Tivoli on Richmond St. E., Toronto's old cinemas. Retrieved on 2019-12-10. “C. Howard Crane was the architect of the 13,500-foot theatre, containing 1553 plush seats. He also designed the Allen Danforth and the Bloor Theatre. The Telegram newspaper once referred to the Allen as: “The wonder of the moment.””