LOCATION |
Map |
Show Map
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Address |
141 Goodwood Road GOODWOOD |
Locality |
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Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
Council Area |
Unley Council |
Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
DESCRIPTION |
Details (Known As) |
Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) |
Registered Name |
Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) |
Significance |
The Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) demonstrates the evolution of motion pictures as a new form of mass entertainment in the twentieth century. Built in 1941, it was the last purpose-built picture theatre constructed during the interwar period in South Australia, and along with the Piccadilly Theatre, North Adelaide (SHP 13496), represents the pinnacle of development of interwar picture theatres.
The Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) is an outstanding example of interwar streamlined architecture, articulating many of the key attributes of the style such as clean, parallel lines, circle motif, and horizontal emphasis with vertical relief. The Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) demonstrates the ultimate evolution of the style in South Australia.
The Capri Theatre (former New Goodwood Star Theatre) is also associated with D. Clifford Theatres Limited, an innovative and influential family-owned exhibition company which was responsible for establishing high standards for film exhibition and introduced numerous innovations in architectural expression, technology and comfort. A leader in the film industry in South Australia, D. Clifford Theatres Limited grew to be one of the largest picture theatre operators in South Australia during the first half of the twentieth century. |
Subject Index |
Recreation and entertainment - Cinema |
Class |
State |
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STATUS |
Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
Status Date |
27-SEP-1990 |
REFERENCE |
LGA |
Unley |
State Heritage ID |
10670 |
Heritage Number |
3769 |
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SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
Section 16 |
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PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5437/653 F11430 A44 |