Regent Theatre Ontario Tech Universityin-person Doors Open Oshawa
- In-person
- Adaptive reuse
- Full wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
- Parking
- Self-guided tours available
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
- Washrooms
- Photography allowed
The Regent Theatre was constructed in 1919, and its King Street façade features symmetrical Georgian architectural lines. It stands as one of the few remaining examples of this classically inspired architectural style in Oshawa. Originally built for Famous Players theatres, it was closed for several years before being reopened in 2010 as a lecture theatre for Ontario Tech University.
The Regent Theatre’s façade, built in 1919 for Famous Players theatres, has Georgian architectural lines. One of the town’s few remaining examples of this classically inspired style, the building reopened in 2010 as a lecture theatre for Ontario Tech University, as well as for community and cultural events. As part of Digital Doors Open, listen to an Oshawa Museum podcast below on this designated building’s fascinating history or take a virtual tour.
Architecture
Year built: 1919; designated in 2001Building type:AttractionConcert hallEducational facilityTheatre
Architect: John McNee Jeffrey
Architectural style:Georgian
Dates/hours open
May 03, 10:00am - May 03, 03:00pmSaturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.