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Elsternwick Theatre
9 Gordon Street,, ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185 - Property No B7027
Elsternwick Theatre
9 Gordon Street,, ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185 - Property No B7027
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Statement of Significance
The Elsternwick Theatre, established in 1911 in an earlier hall, is of Regional historical and social significance.
Historically, the Elsternwick Theatre is important as the longest continuously operating cinema in Victoria. However, the building itself was not purpose built as a cinema, and little remains of the early cinema interior. It is also notable as one of a handful of early cinemas in Victoria to still operate.
The Elsternwick Theatre is socially significant for its association with cinema, the major form of popular entertainment in the early twentieth century. Prior to the conversion of the premises into a picture theatre in 1911, the building was an important community gathering place; as a public hall and lodge rooms.
Architectural interest is restricted to the late Victorian facade, with its relatively unusual three bay arrangement, each topped by large triangular pediments that project beyond the parapet, providing an interesting silhouette.
Classified: 02/10/2000
Historically, the Elsternwick Theatre is important as the longest continuously operating cinema in Victoria. However, the building itself was not purpose built as a cinema, and little remains of the early cinema interior. It is also notable as one of a handful of early cinemas in Victoria to still operate.
The Elsternwick Theatre is socially significant for its association with cinema, the major form of popular entertainment in the early twentieth century. Prior to the conversion of the premises into a picture theatre in 1911, the building was an important community gathering place; as a public hall and lodge rooms.
Architectural interest is restricted to the late Victorian facade, with its relatively unusual three bay arrangement, each topped by large triangular pediments that project beyond the parapet, providing an interesting silhouette.
Classified: 02/10/2000
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FORMER ELSTERNWICK POST OFFICEVictorian Heritage Register H0640
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RIPPON LEAVictorian Heritage Register H0614
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FORMER UNION CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0704
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