 The Princess Block disappeared from Henderson ’ s Directory , a local city directory , in 1956 , implying that its researchers thought it was completely vacant . The building was re @-@ included in 1960 , but the theatre 's former address at 10337 Whyte Avenue remained vacant and unlisted for another six years . By 1966 , the exterior doors had been removed entirely to create storefronts ( see photo ) , and the theatre itself had been occupied by Quick Cash Exchange , a pawnshop . The third floor was split into several apartments , while the second floor was entirely occupied by Strathcona TV and Columbia Photo Studio . The basement was still a pool hall , Princess Billiards . 
