Riversdale subdivision
the Riversdale subdivision is part of City of Saskatoon , Inner city .Top photos chosen by u all:
Roxy Exterior
Made by daryl_mitchell
Built in 1930, and designed by F.F. LeMaistre of Winnipeg, the Roxy Theatre was Saskatoon's second atmospheric cinema (after the Capitol) to usher in sound cinema. It has seen only minor structural changes since then. The interior was decorated in a Spanish Villa style with the walls covered with small balconies, windows and towers that gave the impression of quaint Spanish village. The ceiling was painted dark blue and had twinkling lights set in the plaster to give the impression of the night sky. Two cloud machines also added to the impression of sitting under the heavens. The theatre has only a small stage as the Roxy was built after the time when theatres had live performances. Cineplex Odeon acquired the theatre and operated it under the Towne Cinema name. After closing on July 21, 1995, it sat empty for a decade until purchased by Magic Lantern Theatres. In 2005 it was reopened with its interior and original name restored. It is a major landmark on 20th Street.
Adilman Building 1
Made by daryl_mitchell
Adilman's Department Store was a cornerstone of the 20th Street shopping district from its opening in 1927 to 1975. It not only survived the hard times in the 30s but continued to grow and expand over the years. This interesting Art Deco / Streamline Moderne building, as it now stands, was the result of a renovation in 1949, although the core of the building dates to 1912. The building is now serving as a temporary home for the Saskatoon Farmers' Market.
Roxy Interior
Made by daryl_mitchell
This low-light photo of the Roxy's main theatre shows the details of the walls and ceiling. In addition to the villa-style building details on the walls, the ceiling has small lights embedded in it to simulate twinkling stars in the night sky.
Roxy Wall
Made by daryl_mitchell
I'd never been in the Roxy Theatre before. Other people had described its interior to me, but I wasn't prepared for how astonishing it really looks. It is Saskatoon's last remaining atmospheric theatre and one of a few left in all of Canada.
Adilman Building 2
Made by daryl_mitchell
The Adilman Building is Saskatoon's most identifiable Streamline Moderne building. The strong horizontal lines, large overhangs, rounded corners and use of glass block give it a very distinctive look.
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