Lygon Theatre
186 Lygon Street,
Melbourne,
VIC
3057
186 Lygon Street,
Melbourne,
VIC
3057
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Hoyts Theatres
Architects: Cedric Heise Ballantyne
Firms: Ballantyne & Hare
Functions: Office Space, Storage
Styles: Neo-Classical
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The Lygon Theatre was opened on 26th January 1924. Independently operated, it was later taken over by Hoyts Theatres chain and was closed on 24th June 1959.
The building’s facade was removed and a new frontage added to the auditorium, which runs parallel to Lygon Street. It was converted into a Technology Centre and warehouse. It was demolished in 2012.
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Ken Roe
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Drove past this site recently. Now gone. Another non-descript multi-level apartment and commercial development now occupies this site.
I was a Lolly Boy at this theatre for one night. Most of my stock was stolen. It cost me more than I earned, so that ended my career abruptly.
Closed on 24th June 1959.
When this theatre building was being demolished, the rear wall collapsed on to the street due to strong winds.