152337
- TitleThree F.R. Strange auction sale catalogs for the Trocadero Ballroom and St James Theatre, 1971
- Call numberMLMSS 8215
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
1971 - Type of material
- Reference code152337
- Physical Description0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder) - typescript
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
The Trocadero Ballroom opened on 3 April 1936, on the western side of George Street, south of Bathurst Street. It was designed by the architects Robertson and Marks, in the Art Deco style, and operated as a site of dances, charity functions, debutante balls, receptions, gala parties, radio broadcasts and pageants until 1970. It was closed on 5 February 1971 and demolished to make way for the new Hoyts Theatre complex.
The St James Theatre, opened in 1926 in Elizabeth St Sydney, between Market and King Streets. Henry Eli White was the architect. It was owned by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Reference:
Dictionary of Sydney. http://www.dictionaryofsydney.org (accessed 24 January 2012) - Collection historyDonated to Dennis Wolanski Library of the Performing Arts, Sydney Opera House by Ralph Bott
- Scope and ContentTrocadero Ballroom catalogue for auction sale by F.R. Strange Auctioneers Valuers, held 15 April 1971-16 April 1971, due to the sale and demolition of the premises under instruction from management. Contains listing of entire contents of the ballroom.
Two St James Theatre catalogues for auction sale by F.R. Strange Auctioneers Valuers, held on 25 March 1971, under instructions from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pty Ltd. Contains listings of the entire contents of the theatre. - Copying ConditionsCopyright status:: In copyright
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