Photos favorited by davidcoppock

  • <p>I haven’t been able to ascertained whether this Art Deco revamp of the Cottesloe Theatre ever took place. If so, the building (as shown) certainly doesn’t exist today. If it did, it would be on the State Heritage Register.</p>
  • <p>This photo is of Paddy Baker pictured in front of the Regal Picture Gardens being demolished.</p>
  • <p>Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre</p>
  • <p>When GONE WITH THE WIND opened simultaneously at Perth’s Metro and Piccadilly Theatres on the 13th September 1940, it had been preceded by a vigorous campaign designed to make audiences feel that if they didn’t see it at the Metro or Piccadilly, they’d either miss out or be paying increased admission prices …</p>
  • <p>This detail from an advertisement in the lead-up to the Perth Metro’s opening in September 1938 shows a number of artist impressions of the exterior and interior.</p>