Local Government
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Region
Goldfields
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Location
127 Burt St Boulder
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Palace Theatre and Fun Gardens
Construction Date
Constructed from 1937
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 09 Jul 2001 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Jun 1995 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
: representative value as an important reminder of the prosperity the town enjoyed during the late 1930s.
Physical Description
Palace Theatre is a demonstration of a range of Art Deco details, particularly the moulded plaster ceilings of the interior. The building is prominent in the streetscape.
The building comprises a single space, office, ticket booth and shop. The building is little more than a substantial hall to which was added a two dimensional facade featuring Art Deco elements which were popular at the time (Geneve, 1991).
The building is made of brick with concrete pilasters and a brick curved parapet.
History
Palace Theatre was the second theatre to be built in Boulder, reflecting a period of the town's development. Palace Theatre was built on the site of an earlier picture garden of the same name. The building is not a good representative example of the fine proportions of Ochiltree's other Perth buildings (Geneve, 1991).
The building was fully operational as a picture theatre. Although, the building cannot be considered a major work in the genre, it is well loved by local residents and represents an important reminder of the prosperity the town enjoyed during the late 1930s.
The indoor theatre seated about 900 people downstairs, with a further 180 upstairs. The outdoor gardens that were on the east side of the building could accommodate approximately 950 patrons. These gardens no longer exist.
The Insurance Plans for Boulder c. 1900 illustrate that Lot 213 was occupied by an iron building with a verandah that extended over the footpath called Downey’s Commercial Hotel. Covering part of the lot was also a Whippet Running Ground, which extended from the adjacent Lot 214 which was occupied by a Racehorse Stable (constructed of brick with an iron front).
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate to High
Authenticity: Moderate
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Ochiltree | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11459 | Picture Palaces of the Golden West | Book | 2016 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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