Capitol Cinema (Ottawa)

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Capitol Cinema
Capitol Cinema lobby
General information
Town or city	Ottawa, Ontario
Country	Canada
Opened	November 8, 1920
Demolished	1970
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Thomas W. Lamb
Other information
Seating capacity	2530

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The Capitol Cinema (constructed 1920, demolished 1970) was the largest movie theatre ever built in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and was the city's only true movie palace. Opened in 1920, the 2530-seat cinema was regarded as one of the best cinemas designed by famed theatre-architect Thomas W. Lamb.