[OBSCURA] Uncle Lynx, "Deco entrance to the Palais Royale Dancehall (1922), Toronto"

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Deco entrance to the Palais Royale Dancehall (1922), Toronto
Originally uploaded by Uncle Lynx

The Palais Royale by Roncesvalles and Lake Ontario's a rather nice building. "Originally a dancehall on the second floor of a manufacturer of canoes, Dean's Pleasure Boats. In 1932 with new owners, it became "the dancehall" to hear big bands like Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Underwent controversial "renovations" in 2000. Architect: Alfred Chapman."