Plaza Theatre
Rissik Street,
Johannesburg
Rissik Street,
Johannesburg
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Architects: Stanley Furner, Werner Wagner
Firms: Kallenbach, Kennedy & Furner
Styles: Art Deco
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The Plaza Theatre was built in 1931 and the architect was Stanley Furner. It was equipped with a Wurlitzer 2Manuel/8Rank theatre organ that was opened by the British organist Jack Scott.
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Graeme McBain
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Have been reading a book entitled “Lost Johannesburg” which states the theatre had 2000 seats and was demolished in 1960.
Three interior shots dated 1933 are among the four photos of the Plaza Theatre found on this web page. The decor features some nice Art Deco touches, though the overall design is less ornate than was typical of the style. Werner Wagner, then employed at the architectural firm of Kallenbach, Kennedy & Furner, was the design architect on this project.