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PHOTOGRAPH: REGAL THEATRE TO 43 ROKEBY ROAD, 1988

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Kenneth Atwell Adam

1988

Overview

Coloured photograph showing an elevation of buildings from Regal Theatre to 43 Rokeby Road. Regal Theatre is seen with a red brick building to the right. There are some shops at the ground floor of the theatre. The signs outside of the shops read 'Regal CAFÉ', 'CHOC BOMBS' and 'PETERS ICE CREAM'. A few people are seen in front of the buildings. A street light is seen in the image.

Reverse: Blank

Historical information

Part of a study undertaken by KA Adam and Associates architecture firm and the City of Subiaco in 1988 on the main streets of Subiaco, including Rokeby Road and Hay Street.

The Regal Theatre, located at 474 Hay Street, was constructed from 1936 to 1937. The Regal was placed on the State's heritage list of buildings in 1994. It is listed with the National Trust and is registered with the Australian Heritage Commission.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2025.260.21

Item type

Material

Width

152 mm

Height or length

107 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Kenneth Atwell Adam

Keywords

ADAM, Kenneth Atwell

Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Rokeby Road [43], Subiaco

Year

Statement of significance

Coloured photograph of Rokeby Road taken by Kenneth Adams in 1988 as part of a study of the City of Subiaco.

Last modified

Monday, 1 December, 2025

Completeness

94

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