EMPIRE Theatre Dominion Road, Auckland NZ - 1911
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EMPIRE Theatre Dominion Road, Auckland NZ - 1911
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The Empire Theatre opened on Dec 14 1911. Later becoming the New Empire Theatre. The building was made of corrugated iron, with a brick foyer and frontage, plus large neon. The exhibitor is listed as Haywood’s Picture Enterprises Ltd. In the early 1940’s it was re-named the Astor Theatre and underwent re-fitting in the early 50s. Seating at that point was listed at 850 - It was closed and demolished in 1985.
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