Academy of Music (Montreal)

The Academy of Music (fr: Académie de musique), sometimes referred to as the Montreal Academy of Music, was a theatre and concert hall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada that opened in 1875 but later on demolished in 1910.<ref name="His">Template:Cite book</ref>

History

The Academy of Music was built by a company owned by Hugh Allan—a known shipping magnate in the 19th century.<ref name="His" /> The theatre sat 2100 people,<ref name="CE">Template:Cite journal</ref> and was situated on the east side of Victoria Street just north of Saint Catherine Street.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The theatre's inauguration occurred on November 15, 1875, with a performance of Lester Wallack's drama Rosedale; or, the Rifle Ball led by actors E.A. McDowell and Fanny Reeves.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The Academy of Music was the resident venue of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra from 1903-1910.<ref name="CE"/> But it was demolished in 1910 as a result of a Goodwin's store expansion in the area.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

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