1911 – Orpheum Theatre, 283 Fort Street, Winnipeg

Architect: John D. Atchison / Kirchhoff & Rose

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The Orpheum Theatre was one of the chain of Orpheum Theatres across Canada and the United States. It opened on 13 March 1911, and the opulently decorated and furnished auditorium could seat 2,000 people. Last show was in 1946 with the building demolished in 1948.

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Clerkin, Paul (2011, July 30). *1911 – Orpheum Theatre, 283 Fort Street, Winnipeg*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1911-orpheum-theatre-283-fort-street-winnipeg/ (Updated 2026, May 26)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1911 – Orpheum Theatre, 283 Fort Street, Winnipeg." *Archiseek.com*, 30 Jul. 2011, https://www.archiseek.com/1911-orpheum-theatre-283-fort-street-winnipeg/. Updated 26 May. 2026.

Published July 30, 2011 | Last Updated May 26, 2026

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