Roxy Theatre 303 Parker Street, Cootamundra, NSW - Ceiling

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Roxy Theatre 303 Parker Street, Cootamundra, NSW - Ceiling

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The Roxy Theatre, Cootamundra was opened on 3rd February 1936 with Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald in “Naughty Marietta”, plus Laurel & Hardy in “Tit for Tat” and 3 Technicolor featurettes. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Mayor, Alderman J. Rinkin. During the ceremony he complemented the architect George Mammatt and the owners Cootamundra Theatres Ltd. (under the direction of James Simos) and “felt that the erection of such a fine building would materially enhance the prestige of Cootamundra as a desirable place in which to live. By reason of its location, the splendour of its architecture and the solidity of its construction, the theatre added a charm and beauty of the main business centre of the town and would enhance the value of other property in the locality”. The buildings influence was described as and excellent example of 1930’s Art Deco style with a hint of Egyptian style.

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