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an earlier post I mentioned the Belfry Theatre and here it is. What is now a theatre was formerly a church, dedicated in 1887 as the Spring Ridge Chapel and Schoolhouse (Baptist).
As you can see it has been beautifully restored and is a part of the Fernwood community in a way that few theatres are. In the 1970's it was the home of Cool-Aid, a drop-in center providing services to dropped out or strung out adolescents. As the Fernwood community developed and Cool-Aid's services expanded the building became more of a cultural center and Cool-Aid moved downtown.
You can find out more about the Belfry by clicking
HERE.
In an earlier post I mentioned the Belfry Theatre and here it is. What is now a theatre was formerly a church, dedicated in 1887 as the Spring Ridge Chapel and Schoolhouse (Baptist).
As you can see it has been beautifully restored and is a part of the Fernwood community in a way that few theatres are. In the 1970's it was the home of Cool-Aid, a drop-in center providing services to dropped out or strung out adolescents. As the Fernwood community developed and Cool-Aid's services expanded the building became more of a cultural center and Cool-Aid moved downtown.
You can find out more about the Belfry by clicking HERE.
I've been to several plays at the Belfry. Sometimes I would go over for a weekend and other times I would go for the day and come home on the last ferry.
ReplyDeleteThe theatre space is intimate and charming. I particularly like the roofline detail shot.
Benjamin, the Belfry looks lovely on the outside. Are the acoustics good?
ReplyDeleteWayne, thanks for your comment - I grew up in Vancouver - from the fifties to the seventies and I enjoy your blog a lot.
ReplyDeleteKG, I (blush) have never actually been to a performance at the Belfry.
Ce quartier semble bien calme et la couleur du bois lui donne une chaleur de bon aloi.
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