THE REEL SEAT (THEME, HISTORY OF THE BROADWAY THEATRE)

2012
Historical information

The artwork reflects the history of the original site of the Broadway theatre. The functional artwork provides seating that includes a film reel which symbolize the old movie shows for which the Broadway Theatre was known for from 1927 - 1964.
Artist statement: A Public seat located outside the old Broadway Movie Theatre at the intersection of Albany Highway and Harper street, Victoria Park.
The Broadway Theatre was built in 1927 and operated as a movie theatre until 1964.
Since closing it has become a Business Enterprise Centre.
This seat is a special and unique meeting place which also reminds us of the golden era of movie theatres.
"The theme of the art project is cinema and movies which reflects the history of the Broadway Theatre.”
“The base of the seat is constructed from Donnybrook sandstone which adds a solid foundation and gives the seat a unique look.”

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-203-PA21
Item type
Year
Public Location
ALBANY HIGHWAY (CORNER OF HARPER STREET) VICTORIA PARK
Town of Victoria Park

Town of Victoria Park

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