Odeon Theatre, Christchurch
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The Odeon Theatre in Christchurch was the oldest masonry theatre in New Zealand, and one of only three remaining purpose-built 19th-century theatres in the country. The building has had different names over the years, and was put to many different uses. It was damaged beyond repair in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and partially demolished in September 2012. The theatre was recognised as a Category I heritage building by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, with registration number 3140. One of its most notable aspects was its use as a public meeting venue of Kate Sheppard during her women's suffrage campaign.
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Odeon Theatre | |
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General information | |
Type | Former theatre |
Architectural style | Italianate architecture with Venetian Gothic elements |
Location | Christchurch Central City |
Address | 214 Tuam Street |
Town or city | Christchurch |
Country | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 43°32′8″S 172°38′21″E |
Completed | 1883 |
Inaugurated | 20 July 1883; 141 years ago (1883-07-20) |
Renovated | 1927 |
Demolished | September 2012 |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Unreinforced masonry |
Floor count | two |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Thomas Stoddart Lambert |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Sidney Luttrell |
Designated | 26 November 1981 |
Reference no. | 3140 |
References | |
"Odeon Theatre". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 18 September 2012. |
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