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Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, 2022

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Unique IDA-01205409SeriesPhotographs taken by City PhotographersDate6th June 2022Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - DigitalDescriptionThis Belmore Markets building, designed by City Architect George McRae, was built in 1893. When new fruit and vegetable markets were built further south in 1908–09, the Belmore Markets building was converted into a circus venue for Wirth Bros, known as the Hippodrome, completed by 1916. The Hippodrome was converted into Capitol Theatre opening in 1928. Masiua Suisan is visible in the photograph.

The photographer, Katherine Griffiths, has kindly provided permission for this photograph to be shared under a creative commons licence.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Katherine GriffithsBorn digital itemYes

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Address

Street number447Street namePittStreet typeStreetSuburbHaymarketPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

Building Information

Extant buildingYesBuilding nameCapitol Theatre

Access

Public access statusOpen to public accessPublic access notePlease acknowledge the photographer Katherine Griffiths and that the image is courtesy City of Sydney Archives.

Data quality

Authenticity & integrityThese are photographs taken for the City of Sydney. The records have been held in the Council’s custody and have a high level of authenticity.

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CollectionCapitol TheatreOrganisationSydney City CouncilRelated ItemsGlass Negative - Hippodrome, Haymarket, circa 1914

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Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, 2022

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