Friday, November 6, 2015

Orangeville Opera House

 Reflected in window across the main street in Orangeville. Ontario

Built in 1876, this building was once the Orangeville Town Hall but since 1994 - after extensive restoration and renovation - is now a theatre.

More reflections in windows across the main street

It's great way to repurpose a building protected under the Ontario Heritage Act for historical and architectural reasons.

Photo of the actual building taken across the very busy street

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35 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesNovember 6, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    Great looking building, and a good way to keep it in use

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  2. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraNovember 6, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    Bem aproveitado o reflexo.
    Excelentes fotografias.
    Um abraço e bom fim de semana.

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  3. MersadNovember 6, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    It works perfectly as a theater!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  4. IndraniNovember 6, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    The reflection so clear, almost mistook it to be the original.

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  5. sonia a. mascaroNovember 6, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Beautiful building! It's great to have a building protected for historical and architectural reasons!

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  6. Nancy ChanNovember 6, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Beautiful and clear reflection! Have a fabulous day!

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  7. VPNovember 6, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    An excellent idea for a beautiful and historical building!

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 6, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I couldn't agree more EG, perfect use for this lovely old building.. Super reflective capture.

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  9. KateNovember 6, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Old Opera Houses usually are wonderful buildings and this one certainly is no exception. Wonderful reflections. so clear.

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  10. LowellNovember 6, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful building and beautiful reflections of it! Re your comment: I never whine and dine or dine and tell! :) Actually, we didn't try any. It was about $4 a "taste."

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  11. UnknownNovember 6, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Super reflections of a beautiful building.

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  12. DebbieNovember 6, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    awesome reflections!! i would not have known on the first image!!!!

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  13. genieNovember 6, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    This is just too pretty. Oh, how i love opera ad visiting open houses. They are always so beautiful. Sorry about your ankle. What a shame. I am FINALLY up after all week in bed. Went to PT yesterday, and it helped a lot. I am just too busy not looking where I am walking. Hope you heal VERY soon. g

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  14. Mary HoneNovember 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    What a great looking old building. I like the bell tower.

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  15. William KendallNovember 6, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    It's been some years since I was last in Orangeville, but I remember that building. It is a beauty... so photogenic.

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  16. Sylvia KNovember 6, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I agree with all of you -- it is a beautiful building and I'm so glad it was renovated and is being used as a theater!! Perfect! And perfect reflections for the day as well!! A wonderful post for the day as always!! Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!

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  17. RedPatNovember 6, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    It's a real beauty, EG!

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 6, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    wOw! A beautiful building and perfect relfections of it. Have a lovely weekend.

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  19. HalcyonNovember 6, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Funny, I just met a lady from Orangeville this week! Canadians are all over the place. ;-)

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  20. Taken For GrantedNovember 6, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    That old town hall provides a great subject for your reflections photo. Good to know the building found a new life as a theater.

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  21. orvokkiNovember 6, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Very beautiful building and it's reflections in the window are super.
    Have a happy weekend.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    A grand looking building, great that it's still being used too!

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  23. IleanaNovember 6, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    It is a beautiful building!

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  24. BasiaWNovember 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful building!

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  25. NonnieNovember 6, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    I'm always happy when stunning buildings such as this one are reborn to a new purpose.

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  26. cieldequimperNovember 6, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    The reflections are terrific!

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  27. DeniseinVANovember 6, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Great photos of the opera house EG, beautiful reflections also.

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  28. RevrunnerNovember 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Seems like a most appropriate use of the old building.

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  29. Hull and HereaboutsNovember 6, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Nice looking building and such clear reflections

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  30. UnknownNovember 6, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Great reflection, a great looking building..

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  31. TomokoNovember 6, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful and perfect reflection!

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  32. KayNovember 6, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Beautiful old building! And how nice that the windows are clean enough to give such a great reflection!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 6, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful building and great reflections of it!

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  34. Ruth HiebertNovember 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    It's always good to see when these beautiful old buildings are put to good use.

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  35. RoseNovember 8, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    It is just so pretty! I totally love it.

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