201 Victoria Road / Butterbiggins Road
Photo c1980
Opened 7.8.22 by JJ Bennell. Architect McInnes Gardner & Campbell
Reid to seat 2,004. This replaced an earlier BB Cinerama that had
opened nearby in 1912.
Sold to Gaumont, 1929. Auditorium extended and a new entrance
on Butterbiggins Road, incorporating a large sunburst design,
added in 1931, by architect James L Ross to seat 2,662. Renamed New
Cinerama from 1948.
Rebuilt, renamed Odeon, 24.2.64. s. 2,003.
Closed 6.10.81. Demolished late 1986.
Photos c1986 courtesy Chris Doak.
1986 Demolition gallery here , courtesy Chris Doak
Image of Frank Olsen at the 2/8 Christie Organ, courtesy of Frank Watson / Scottish Cinema Organ Trust.
In
July 2007, the site was being excavated to create foundations for a new
development, and these fragments of the crest above the main entrance
were uncovered [many thanks to Rod Alexander for the photos]. The
quality of workmanship of the carving is still impressive!
Crest & globe c.1986
prior to demolition
Bottom of Globe
c.2007
Left wing,
c.2007
Wing carving detail
c.2007
