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The auditorium of The Electra Palace which opened 11th February 1911. Closed on 28 July 1945 and reopened as News Theatre in September. Became Classic Cinema on 15 January 1962. Closed 24th November 1982. Later demolished

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Title:	The auditorium of The Electra Palace which opened 11th February 1911. Closed on 28 July 1945 and reopened as News Theatre in September. Became Classic Cinema on 15 January 1962. Closed 24th November 1982. Later demolished
Location:	Sheffield_City_Centre
Date Period:	Please select
Photographer:	Thomas Lewis
Copyright::	H H Martyn and Co Ltd
Notes:	Architects were Hickton and Farmer. Note the plasterwork and the balcony which was embellished with cupids. For more information see 'Sheffield Cinemas', by Clifford Shaw. Cat. No. 725.82 S.
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