The Capitol Theatre, A Case for Retention

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Title The Capitol Theatre, A Case for Retention
Creator Contributors
Abstract/Description The Capitol is the oldest theatre building in New South Wales; as a theatre it was constructed from the Belmore Market Building from 1914-1916; internal alterations and remodelling of 1928 concerted it to the first of four American style 'atmospheric' picture palaces in Australia; what are the options for retention and re-use of the Capitol as a live theatre; accomodation for audience and performers can be improved; the cost of restoring and adding to an existing theatre is significantly less that demolishing and rebuilding a new theatre.
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Publisher Department of Architecture, University of Sydney
Publisher Location Sydney
Date Issued 1985
Language English
ISBN 10 0 909425 32 9
Citation Ross Thorne, The Capitol Theatre, A Case for Retention, Department of Architecture, University of Sydney, Sydney, 1985
Data Set AusStage
Resource Identifier 62643