This one-storey building theatre building on Main Street in Winnipeg, measuring 50 feet by 100 feet, was built in 1936 by the Dominion Construction Company at a cost of about $9,000. Originally featuring a central entranceway for the theatre with two retail spaces, one on each side, the theatre opened officially on 11 December 1936.
In 1966, the theatre was taken over by the Odean theatre chain and renamed the Hyland Theatre. It reopened officially on 25 August 1966. The theatre closed in 1983 and the building was later became the Beth Jacob Synagogue. At the time of a 2025 site visit, the building was vacant.
The former Deluxe Theatre (January 2025)
Source: Jordan MakichukSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92854, W97.12313
denoted by symbol on the map above
“Building permits show decline from last year,” Winnipeg Tribune, 3 October 1936, page 5.
“Local men plan $9,000 theatre in city’s North End,” Winnipeg Free Press, 3 October 1936, page 13.
“WPG. Contractors,” Winnipeg Free Press, 12 November 1936, page 33.
Winnipeg fire insurance map, #307 January 1957, City of Winnipeg Archives.
“Gala opening tonight, the existing new Odeon Hyland Theatre,” Winnipeg Free Press, 25 August 1966, page 11.
“Gala opening tonight, the existing new Odeon Hyland Theatre,” Winnipeg Tribune, 25 August 1966, page 15.
Hyland Theatre, 1525 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3W3, Cinema Treasures.
This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.
Page revised: 23 February 2025
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