2,500, was topped by a plaster ceiling dome from which hung a large chandelier, and had a matching pair of staircases leading to a mezzanine. The exterior consisted of a light-brown bricks with ornamental terra cotta designs. Fluted pilasters flank the arch windows, each of which is topped by a fanlight and a terra cotta swag and is fronted by a wrought-iron faux balcony. The cornice is topped by a brick parapet and features low relief work of urns and friezes. The original ground floor consisted of the theatre's entrance flanked by shallow, wide shops with large windows. These shops were separated by partitions that were later removed, creating one shop to the north and one to the south of the entrance. The north shop (285 Donald Street) housed a confectionery store, and the south shop (283 Donald Street) housed a series of tenants, including a blouse shop, a barber, an optician, and a music store. Facility Now named Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, it houses a restaurant, lounge, and special event facilities, and has a screen. These are used for concerts, fundraising events, film screenings, and gala dinners. It has also screened some Winnipeg Jets playoff hockey games, and hosted the team's NHL Entry Draft parties. The restaurant employees between 20 and 30 individuals, with staffing increased to as many as 50 employees for events. It hosts dinner and movie nights, which include a buffet dinner, a movie, and popcorn. It also operates a supper club. Notes References External links The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre The Metropolitan Theatre Redevelopment at Number 10 Buildings and structures in downtown Winnipeg National Historic Sites in Manitoba Municipal Historical Resources of Winnipeg Theatres in Winnipeg Theatres completed in 1920 1920 establishments in Manitoba