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Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness
Historic site in Bo'ness, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness near Falkirk is an early example of a purpose-built cinema and thought to be the oldest such building surviving in Scotland. The cinema, which opened in 1912, was built for the Bo'ness cinematography pioneer Louis Dickson and designed by renowned local architect Matthew Steele. It is designated as a Category A listed building.
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Hippodrome Cinema | |
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![]() The Hippodrome Cinema signage | |
Location | Bo'ness, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56.017°N 3.608°W / 56.017; -3.608 |
Founded | 20th century |
Built | 1911 |
Restored | 2008 |
Architect | Matthew Steele |
Architectural style(s) | Early Modern |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Official name | The Hippodrome |
Designated | 1 June 1979 |
Reference no. | LB22380 |
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