He pārongo atu anōMeteor Picture Theatre, The Square

Description

The Meteor movie theatre was built by Maurice Millar of Millar and Giorgi, a menswear store. It was opened in the era of the 'talkies', in September 1937, on the eastern side of The Square. It had a capacity of 940 and was considered one of the most up to date in the country. the Meteor was closed in 1963.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Bc 216

Date

circa 1937

E puritia ana ki

Coolstore