In 1953, Crystal City’s Parklane Theatre opened its doors. It remains an active theatre to this day and is run by a committee of volunteers. The site on which the Parklane Theatre stands has been home to a community performance space since 1899, when the Royal Music Hall was constructed.
Exterior of Parklane Theatre (August 2018)
Source: George Penner
Portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the Parklane Theatre (November 2024) by Victor Albert Long
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.14738, W98.95274
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Victor Albert Long (1866-1938)
Information for this page was gathered from the Municipality of Louise web directory.
This page was prepared by George Penner, Anne Brazeau, and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 January 2025
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