Blue plaque № 59448

Banff, AB, Canada

CASCADE DANCE HALL. In 1921, William "Billy" Warren (b. 1885 - d. 1943) built the Cascade Dance Hall. The building featured unique Dutch Colonial details such as a bell-shaped roof line, arched openings, and a decorative parapet. The hall, known for its floating dance floor, was considered one of th

e best in Western Canada. Accompanied by Jim Hutchin's orchestra, dances were held nightly during the summer and on special occasions throughout the year. Between 1963 and 1978, the building operated

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