Plaza Theatre and Arcade—Perth, Australia
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S 31° 57.252 E 115° 51.546
50J E 392179 N 6464072
An art-deco arcade, in the centre of Perth city.
Waymark Code: WMGM87
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 03/18/2013
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The Plaza Theatre and Arcade was designed by architect William G Bennett, and constructed 1936-37. It is located at 650-658 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, in what is now the Hay St Mall, linking Hay St to Murray St. It was the first purpose-designed Art Deco cinema in Perth—though it soon had several nearby rivals.
Over the eight decades of its existence it has had a chequered history. When it opened it was an example of modern design, technology and comfort, located at the centre of Perth city, however, as the years and decades past it by, it became less popular and profitable, as the demographics of the city (people no longer residing in the inner city, and new suburban cinemas) changed.
In 1984 the cinema was closed, while the arcade was retained and refurbished. In 2005-6 the Arcade was again refurbished. The Arcade is busy shopping destination. During one of these refurbishments the Hay St exterior was enhanced. Originally, this was white stone, now brightly coloured, however, the original design has been retained.
The Plaza Theatre and Arcade was classified by the National Trust (WA) on 3 December 1990.
information from wikipedia, and the Art-Deco Soc of WA.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Commercial/Retail
Architect: William G Bennett
Date Built: 1936-7
Supporting references: Not listed
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