Savoy Theatre (Former)

Item details


Name of item:	Savoy Theatre (Former)
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Recreation and Entertainment
Category:	Theatre
Primary address:	14-16, 18A-18B Alma Road, New Lambton, NSW 2305
Local govt. area:	Newcastle

Boundary:

NEWL.002 Field Survey No. 0317

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
14-16, 18A-18B Alma Road	New Lambton	Newcastle			Primary Address
Cromwell Street	New Lambton	Newcastle			Alternate Address

Statement of significance:


	Representative of the importance of cinemas and theatres, social life and entertainment during the mid 20th century. Located on an important corner site. Interiors of interest.
	Date significance updated: 29 Oct 12
	Note: The State Heritage Inventory provides information about heritage items listed by local and State government agencies. The State Heritage Inventory is continually being updated by local and State agencies as new information becomes available. Read the Department of Premier and Cabinet copyright and disclaimer.

Description


Designer/Maker:	W. Stronach & Sons
Physical description:	Substantial two storey building with ornate rendered facade including banding, panelling and porthole windows
Further information:	Action - Further research required.

History


Historical notes:	Early picture theatre with entertainment by Wilbur Kentwell and his "toe tapping" organ music before and during film intervals. In 1969 the theatre re-opened as a ski shop. In 1985 it reopened as a community centre.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Leisure-Activities associated with recreation and relaxation	(none)-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	Local Representative
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	Local Representative
SHR Criteria d) [Social significance]	Local Representative
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	Local
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012	I347	15 Jun 12	64
Heritage study

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Newcastle City Wide Heritage Study	1996	NEWL.002	Suters Architects Snell	SA	Yes

References, internet links & images

None

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2170669
File number:	669

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