Roxy Theatre Historical Plaque - Neepawa, Manitoba
N 50° 13.723 W 099° 27.895
14U E 466839 N 5564164
This plaque from 2006 dedicates the Roxy Theatre building as a Municipal Heritage Building. It would be nice if, one day, someone would bring the facade back to its former self.
Waymark Code: WMXY44
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 03/15/2018
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This plaque from 2006 dedicates the Roxy Theatre building as a Municipal Heritage Building. It would be nice if, one day, someone would bring the facade back to its former self.
It was originally used for live performances such as vaudeville, dramas, concerts, lectures and political rallies.
The plaque reads:
"The Roxy"
Neepawa's Community Theatre
Built in 1906 to replace
the fire ravaged opera house.
Became the Roxy Theatre Movie
House in the Art Deco design of
the 1930's.
Operate by community volunteers
since 1988.
Community owned since 1989.
A Municipal Heritage Building.
Designated by the Town of Neepawa.
2006
Marker Name: The Roxy
Agency: Town of Neepawa
Languages: English
Location:
291 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, R0J 1H0
Marker Text:
"The Roxy"
Neepawa's Community Theatre
Built in 1906 to replace
the fire ravaged opera house.
Became the Roxy Theatre Movie
House in the Art Deco design of
the 1930's.
Operate by community volunteers
since 1988.
Community owned since 1989.
A Municipal Heritage Building.
Designated by the Town of Neepawa.
2006
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Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link]
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