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The '''Granville Entertainment District''' is a neighbourhood in [[Downtown Vancouver]] known for its vast assortment of [[bar (establishment)|bars]], [[dance club|danceclub]]s, [[ |
The '''Granville Entertainment District''' is a neighbourhood in [[Downtown Vancouver]] known for its vast assortment of [[bar (establishment)|bars]], [[dance club|danceclub]]s, [[restaurant]]s, [[nightlife]], and urban adult oriented shops and entertainment. The entertainment district centred on a seven-block stretch of the [[Granville Mall (Vancouver)|Granville Mall]] and surrounding streets. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Olymp 31.jpg|thumb|220px|Pedestrians look on as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic festivities spill into Granville Street]] |
[[File:Olymp 31.jpg|thumb|220px|Pedestrians look on as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic festivities spill into Granville Street]] |
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The city of Vancouver, and subsequently one of its biggest streets, were originally named after [[Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville|Granville Leveson-Gower]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chai |first=Howard |date=February 2, 2023 |title=The Entire History of Granville Street in Vancouver, and its Future |url=https://storeys.com/vancouver-granville-street-entertainment-district-history-renewal-planning-program/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=storeys.com |language=en}}</ref> The city eventually changed its name to Vancouver, but [[Granville Street]] stuck, and the Entertainment District derived its name from being part of the same street. |
The city of Vancouver, and subsequently one of its biggest streets, were originally named after [[Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville|Granville Leveson-Gower]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chai |first=Howard |date=February 2, 2023 |title=The Entire History of Granville Street in Vancouver, and its Future |url=https://storeys.com/vancouver-granville-street-entertainment-district-history-renewal-planning-program/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=storeys.com |language=en}}</ref> The city eventually changed its name to Vancouver, but [[Granville Street]] stuck, and the Entertainment District derived its name from being part of the same street. |
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Prior to the establishment of the Entertainment District, the area was home to a number of [[movie theatre]]s, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kergin |first=Brendan |date=2023-06-16 |title=Photos: Here's what the Granville strip looked like in the 1960s |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/history/photos-granville-strip-1960s-history-7152441 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome |language=en}}</ref> |
Prior to the establishment of the Entertainment District, the area was home to a number of [[movie theatre]]s, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kergin |first=Brendan |date=2023-06-16 |title=Photos: Here's what the Granville strip looked like in the 1960s |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/history/photos-granville-strip-1960s-history-7152441 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome |language=en}}</ref> |
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In the 1990s, the city created the entertainment district by concentrating most of the city's liquor licenses to a then two-block stretch of Granville Street. Following this, many theatres closed or converted into being more profitable nightclubs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=John |date=November 2000 |title=What Happened to Theatre Row? |url=https://www.heritagevancouver.org/pdf_newsletter/hvs-news-2000-10-screen.pdf |work=Heritage Vancouver Newsletter |pages=3}}</ref> The final remaining movie theatre in the former Theatre Row closed on November |
In the 1990s, the city created the entertainment district by concentrating most of the city's liquor licenses to a then two-block stretch of Granville Street. Following this, many theatres closed or converted into being more profitable nightclubs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=John |date=November 2000 |title=What Happened to Theatre Row? |url=https://www.heritagevancouver.org/pdf_newsletter/hvs-news-2000-10-screen.pdf |work=Heritage Vancouver Newsletter |pages=3}}</ref> The final remaining movie theatre in the former Theatre Row closed on November 4, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Takeuchi |first=Craig |date=2012-10-09 |title=Empire Granville 7 Cinemas closure in November will affect film festivals |url=https://www.straight.com/movies/empire-granville-7-cinemas-closure-november-will-affect-film-festivals |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Former Theatre Row=== |
===Former Theatre Row=== |
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*'''Capitol''', 820 Granville ( |
*'''Capitol''', 820 Granville (1920–1974, 1977–2005 as Capitol 6; demolished for the [http://www.capitolresidences.com/ Capitol Residences] condominium tower) |
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*'''Caprice''', 965 Granville ( |
*'''Caprice''', 965 Granville (1912–1967 as Dominion, 1967–1988 as Downtown, 1992–1999; now the Caprice Nightclub) |
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*'''Colonial''', 603 Granville ( |
*'''Colonial''', 603 Granville (1929–1972; demolished for the second phase of [[Pacific Centre]]) |
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*'''Granville 7''', 855 Granville ( |
*'''Granville 7''', 855 Granville (1913–1938 as Globe, 1938–1964 as Paradise, 1964–1986 as Coronet, 1987–2012; was the last remaining cinema complex on Granville Street before its closure. Still under the name Granville 7, most recently owned and operated by [[Empire Theatres]].) |
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*'''Lyric''', 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1935-1947 and |
*'''Lyric''', 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1935-1947 and 1964–1969, 1947–1960 as International Cinema; demolished to make way for [[Eatons]] Department Store, now location of [[Nordstrom#Nordstrom Canada|Nordstrom]].) |
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*'''[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum]]''', 884 Granville ( |
*'''[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum]]''', 884 Granville (1927–1975; concert hall and home of the [[Vancouver Symphony Orchestra]] since 1977. Originally built as the New Orpheum) |
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*'''Paradise''', 919 Granville (1949-1972 and |
*'''Paradise''', 919 Granville (1949-1972 and 1984–1989 as Studio, 1972–1978 as Eve, 1979–1981 as Lyric, 1981–1984 as Towne, 1989–1999; now the Studio Nightclub) |
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*'''Plaza''', 881 Granville ( |
*'''Plaza''', 881 Granville (1908–1935 as the Maple Leaf, 1936–1963, 1988-1991 and 1993–1997, 1963–1987 as Odeon; now the Venue Nightclub) |
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*'''Vancouver Centre''', 650 West Georgia at Granville ( |
*'''Vancouver Centre''', 650 West Georgia at Granville (1977–2002; now used by [https://web.archive.org/web/20070708213722/http://www.jlsvc.com/aboutjls/campus.asp JLS Business College]) (although officially addressed to West Georgia Street, technically part of Theatre Row due to its proximity with Granville. It basically sat on the site of the Strand and old Birks Building) |
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*'''[[Vogue Theatre|Vogue]]''', 918 Granville ( |
*'''[[Vogue Theatre (Vancouver)|Vogue]]''', 918 Granville (1941–1987; now a live theatre) |
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==Notable venues and nightclubs== |
==Notable venues and nightclubs== |
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*[[Commodore Ballroom]] |
*[[Commodore Ballroom]] |
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*[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|The Orpheum Theatre]] |
*[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|The Orpheum Theatre]] |
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*[[Vogue Theatre]] |
*[[Vogue Theatre (Vancouver)|Vogue Theatre]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[http://www.downtowngranville.com/ Downtown Granville.com] |
[http://www.downtowngranville.com/ Downtown Granville.com] |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Vancouver]] |
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Vancouver]] |
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Granville Entertainment District | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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  Location in Metro Vancouver | |
| Coordinates: 49°16′53″N 123°07′26″W / 49.28139°N 123.12389°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| City | Vancouver |
The Granville Entertainment District is a neighbourhood in Downtown Vancouver known for its vast assortment of bars, danceclubs, restaurants, nightlife, and urban adult oriented shops and entertainment. The entertainment district centred on a seven-block stretch of the Granville Mall and surrounding streets.
History
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The city of Vancouver, and subsequently one of its biggest streets, were originally named after Granville Leveson-Gower.[1] The city eventually changed its name to Vancouver, but Granville Street stuck, and the Entertainment District derived its name from being part of the same street.
Prior to the establishment of the Entertainment District, the area was home to a number of movie theatres, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row".[2]
In the 1990s, the city created the entertainment district by concentrating most of the city's liquor licenses to a then two-block stretch of Granville Street. Following this, many theatres closed or converted into being more profitable nightclubs.[3] The final remaining movie theatre in the former Theatre Row closed on November 4, 2012.[4]
Former Theatre Row
[edit]- Capitol, 820 Granville (1920–1974, 1977–2005 as Capitol 6; demolished for the Capitol Residences condominium tower)
- Caprice, 965 Granville (1912–1967 as Dominion, 1967–1988 as Downtown, 1992–1999; now the Caprice Nightclub)
- Colonial, 603 Granville (1929–1972; demolished for the second phase of Pacific Centre)
- Granville 7, 855 Granville (1913–1938 as Globe, 1938–1964 as Paradise, 1964–1986 as Coronet, 1987–2012; was the last remaining cinema complex on Granville Street before its closure. Still under the name Granville 7, most recently owned and operated by Empire Theatres.)
- Lyric, 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1935-1947 and 1964–1969, 1947–1960 as International Cinema; demolished to make way for Eatons Department Store, now location of Nordstrom.)
- Orpheum, 884 Granville (1927–1975; concert hall and home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since 1977. Originally built as the New Orpheum)
- Paradise, 919 Granville (1949-1972 and 1984–1989 as Studio, 1972–1978 as Eve, 1979–1981 as Lyric, 1981–1984 as Towne, 1989–1999; now the Studio Nightclub)
- Plaza, 881 Granville (1908–1935 as the Maple Leaf, 1936–1963, 1988-1991 and 1993–1997, 1963–1987 as Odeon; now the Venue Nightclub)
- Vancouver Centre, 650 West Georgia at Granville (1977–2002; now used by JLS Business College) (although officially addressed to West Georgia Street, technically part of Theatre Row due to its proximity with Granville. It basically sat on the site of the Strand and old Birks Building)
- Vogue, 918 Granville (1941–1987; now a live theatre)
Notable venues and nightclubs
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Chai, Howard (February 2, 2023). "The Entire History of Granville Street in Vancouver, and its Future". storeys.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Kergin, Brendan (2023-06-16). "Photos: Here's what the Granville strip looked like in the 1960s". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Atkin, John (November 2000). "What Happened to Theatre Row?" (PDF). Heritage Vancouver Newsletter. p. 3.
- ^ Takeuchi, Craig (2012-10-09). "Empire Granville 7 Cinemas closure in November will affect film festivals". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2024-07-14.