Photograph your ABC's N is for Neon Lights

The Marquee on the Princess Theatre is one of the more well known landmarks in Edmonton. The Theatre opened in 1915. It was home to movies, vaudeville acts and musical concerts.
The outside is done in marble from British Columbia. The marquee was actually added on at a later date. it was the only theatre on the southside of Edmonton until 1940. It continued in operation until 1958. From 1958-1973 it was home to various retail outlets.
In 1973 it was returned to its original use and today is one of just a few single screen theatres left in operation in the City od Edmonton

[Shirley Chetwynd]

It's a lovely building with NEON lights.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

What an interesting history. I'm enjoying how you're taking us on a tour of your beautiful city as you walk through the alphabet. Nice neon!

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks, I really do love my city and I am proud to show it off. Glad you are enjoying it

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj Thanks

[summerfield]

wow! it's like stepping into another time, except of course for the little eco-car in the front. nice!

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Yes it really is. It is such a busy avenue that it is hard to get a picture of the building without a vehicle in front of it

[noli]

Lovely.

[Mick Porter]

Nice night shot, cool building.

[bkb in the city]

@pizzaboy Thanks, it really is

[bkb in the city]

@noli Thanks

[Bob G]

Nice shot. But there is no one there. Everyone must have been watching the Eskimos win. :-)

[Sheralee S]

Cool night shot.

[bkb in the city]

@bella_ss Thanks

[bkb in the city]

@bobg Thanks, and maybe since it was a great start to the season

[Veronica Ashfield]

Love this night shot!!! Very cool!

[Juliette Packham]

Looks like a great old theatre - we've lost so many of these in the UK - love it when they still continue! Love the neon lights - well shot

[Anne ❀]

great night shot, interesting history ... thanks!!!

[bkb in the city]

@sunnygreenwood Your welcome and thank you for all the comments. I appreciate them

[bkb in the city]

@sparkle Thanks. I am so glad that this is one that has survived

[bkb in the city]

@veronicaash83 Thank you. Glad you like it

[Linda]

I love these old theatres! I wish people would save more of them! Great pic!

[bkb in the city]

@grannysue Thanks. I am so glad we have a few of them left in our city. I think we have three left. This is the oldest one of them

[Preston]

cool smart car

[bkb in the city]

@preston glad you like it