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Inside the Régal Theatre

Black-and-white photograph of a theatre with both fixed and moveable chairs. On the stage there is an altar on which lies a tabernacle.

Date: Circa 1926-1927

Credits: BAnQ Rouyn-Noranda, Xstrata Cuivre Canada funds, Fonderie Horne, Vavasour & Dick series. 08-Y,P123,S1,P198.

In Rouyn’s early days, the owner of the Régal Theatre Ms. H.S. Cary used to lend her theatre to community groups that did not have anywhere to meet. In turns, sometimes on the same day, she would receive Catholics, Protestants, the City Council, and the school board. Furthermore, she always refused payment in exchange for this favour even in times of financial hardship.