ELGIN STREET AS AN ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Quick facts

Story kiosk location

  • Northwest corner of Elgin and Lisgar

Important dates

  • The Elgin Theatre, known as the “Show Place of Ottawa”, opened its doors on November 16th,1937.

Audiofile

  • No

What happened here?

  • Audiences were impressed with a number of technologically advanced amenities, including the air conditioning system which made the Elgin “the most inviting spot in the city on hot July days.”