Erlin Wanguo Theater (二林萬國戲院) - Spectral Codex
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二林萬國戲院

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The former Wanguo Theater in Erlin.
The former Wanguo Theater in Erlin.

Wanguo Theater (萬國戲院) is situated north side of Erlin and opened around 1961. It was located immediately across from the long-vanished Zhongyang Theater, established in 1954, which created a sense of competition on this street. After closing in the early 1980s it was converted into an electronic gaming center, a PXmart (全聯福利中心), and most recently Your Chance Pharmacy (佑全保健藥妝). The original façade is invisible from the street and the bulk of the theater is inaccessible.

Around back at the old theater.
Around back at the old theater.

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