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 Centenial Hall and Auditorium - Armstrong, BC Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 50° 26.804 W 119° 11.970
11U E 343840 N 5590614
Built as an armoury and drill hall during World War I, this building eventually became a community hall and, still later, housed a local theatre company, as well.
Waymark Code: WMMD2R
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
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Old Drill Hall
Looking Back...
The Centennial Hall or Old Drill Hall has been a gathering place for social and traditional events for over 80 years. Home of the Rocky Mountain Rangers, 'C/D' Company, 1695 RMR's Cadet Corp., and Air Cadet Squadron 847, much of the original brick of the building has been covered by stucco and paint, but the pilasters are still visible.
1914 - The Hall was completed in April to house military activities related to the Reserve during WWI
1920s - Drill hall was the site of the first legion meetings.
1960s - Kinsmen Club remodeled the hall after a fire.
1967 - Name changed from Drill Hall to Centennial Hall in honour of Canada's Centennial.
1987 - Community co-operation under leadership of the local amateur theatre group, Asparagus Theatre, enabled the addition of the 160 seat theatre on the southwest side of the building.
Original shooting range in the basement is now used for Asparagus Community Theatre costume storage.
From the Sign on the Building
This community hall seats 175 persons for banquets and has an adjoining theatre with stage and fixed, raised seating for 160 persons. This facility can be utilized for small seminars and conferences requiring seating space and adjoining dining/dancing facilities. The local amateur Asparagus Theatre, hosts several theatrical productions each year for the enjoyment of the public. The main hall is equipped with banquet facilities and utilized for wedding receptions, banquet/dance functions, fitness classes, etc.
For additional information or to make reservations, contact the Commission office at 250-546-9456.
From the City of Armstrong
Type of community center: Community Center
Address:
3120 Pleasant Valley Road
Armstrong, BC Canada
V0E 1B0
Website: [Web Link]
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