'The Met' building was constructed in 1919 as the Allen Theatre upon arrival of the Golden Age of Cinema. This "movie palace" was a popular venue for movies and live entertainment in Winnipeg. Its main auditorium and mezzanine had seats for 2,500 people. In 1923, the company was acquired by Famous Player Canadian Corporation and the theatre was renamed the Metropolitan. After 68 years of operation, facing competition from multiplex theaters, the theater closed down in 1987. In 1991 the building was named a National Historic Site by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada however the building remained vacant for 25 years until Canad Inns renovated and reopened the doors as the new Metropolitan Entertainment Centre in 2012.
It really is a beautiful building, inside and out and is a landmark in Winnipeg. Not only can you book events but there is a lovely lounge and restaurant open daily. I walk past here daily on my way to work and this spot was screaming for a cache. No room for trade-ables, bring a pencil.
Congratulations to MarcoIslandGirl and MarcoIlandGuy on FTF!
Have fun!