Regent Theatre Ontario Tech UniversityDigital Doors Open Oshawa
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The Regent Theatre, built in 1919, has a Georgian façade. One of Oshawa’s few remaining examples of this classically inspired style, the building was designated in 2001 and reopened in 2010 for the Ontario Tech University, as well as for community and cultural events. The restored interior boasts eye-catching historical details as well as chairs wired for the 21st century.
The Regent Theatre’s façade, built in 1919 for Famous Players theatres, has Georgian architectural lines. One of the town’s few remaining examples of this classically inspired style, the building reopened in 2010 as a lecture theatre for Ontario Tech University, as well as for community and cultural events. As part of Digital Doors Open, listen to an Oshawa Museum podcast below on this designated building’s fascinating history or take a virtual tour.
Architecture
Year built: 1919; designated in 2001Building type:Theatre
Architect: John McNee Jeffrey
Architectural style:Georgian
Dates/hours open
Sep 24, 10:00am - Sep 24, 03:00pmSaturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.