 For more than 20 years, the greying brick Metropolitan Theatre has been shuttered to public eyes—leaving the building’s true grandeur well-hidden inside. With CanadInns’ recent promise to restore the relic into a rock resto-bar, The Met has rejoined the conversation. Whether you’re pro-Hard Rock or not, refurbishing the last standing of the great luxury theatres in the city, in whatever way, can only be a good thing.
 The rise and fall—and promising rebirth—of the motion picture palace:
1919 The 2,300 capacity Allen Theatre is built by the national chain, designed by architect C.H. Crane.
1923 The Allen Theatre companies lose out to their rival, Famous Players, and sell them the theatre, which is promptly renamed the Metropolitan. Renovations in the twenties and mid-century to accommodate changes in technology and customer concession-needs leave the main floor reconfigured.
1987 The curtain falls on the grand old Met.
1997 Heritage status listed.
2006 Whispers of a rock ‘n’ roll themed restaurant circulate.
2007 It’s official—CanadInns purchases the theatre for $100,000.
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