The Apollo Theatre, originally the Crystal, was once located at 2901 Dundas St W (west of Mavety St and a block west of Keele St) in The Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.
The William Hepinstall Building, constructed in 1888 and designed by architect Abraham B Pipher, was home to a block of stores. In the early 1920s, the Crystal Theatre occupied a portion of the building. In 1934, the theatre was renamed the Apollo.
The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 2005.
Apollo Theatre Photos
1936 – Apollo Theatre, originally Crystal Theatre, was once at 2901 Dundas St W. Here Comes Trouble with Gene Autry and Comin’ ‘Round the Mountain with Arline Judge were playing (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1488, Series 1230, Item 1105)1939 – The Toronto City Directory showing the address and phone number of the Apollo Theatre (Toronto Public Library)2021 – William Hepinstall Building, built in 1888, is located at 2897-2901 Dundas St. The Apollo Theatre, originally the Crystal Theatre, once occupied a portion of the building1923 – Crystal Theatre, later Apollo, was once at 2901 Dundas St W, a block west of Keele St. Notice on the left, the Vaudeville and Crystal signs on the theatre (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 2853)1932 – The Toronto City Directory showing the address of the Crystal Theatre (Toronto Public Library)2021 – Looking south towards the former site of the Crystal and later the Apollo Theatre at 2901 Dundas St W
