Motordrome - Coleman, AB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 38.046 W 114° 30.108
11U E 680384 N 5500946
Originally a theatre presenting movies, live theatre, concerts and even sporting events, this building was remodelled into a service station and car dealership. Unfortunately, it has lost both of its façades, the theatre's and the service station's.
Waymark Code: WMPCMF
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/09/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member GeoKs
Views: 1

Motordrome
The Grand Theatre opened here in December 1921, and presented motion pictures, live theatre, music concerts, and sporting events such as wrestling. The theatre was purchased in 1932 for conversion into an automotive service garage, which required considerable building modifications.

The Motordrome was a full-service garage that also displayed cars for sale. The front of the building was later removed altogether to accommodate the installation of underground gas tanks.
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Type of Marker: Cultural

Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker

Parking: Parking available at site

Placement agency: Crowsnest Heritage

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