Glasgow Cinemas - Tivoli
Photo above c1980 courtesy Chris Doak
Opened
in April 1929, the
Tivoli seated 1,915. It was designed by the Dumbarton-based architects
Denny and Blain for the Thomas Ormiston chain.
Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Long Section
Cross-section
Block Plan
Balcony Plan
Plans courtesy of the Scottish Screen Archive at the National Library of Scotland.
At some point after
1930, the exterior was extended forward to create a larger entrance
hall. Projection was from the rear of the stalls, and there was a large
open hallway behind the balcony. The auditorium featured side boxes.
Exterior
View to screen
View to rear
Archive photos courtesy of Bruce Peter
Glasgow's Wonder Cinema - in May 1930. (Many thanks to Frank Watson).
It was sold to the Classic chain and renamed Classic in 1967; it
finally closed in February 1972, and became a County bingo hall.
Exterior as Classic
Exterior as County Bingo
Some
photos of the interior from the bingo period can be seen here , courtesy of Bruce Murray. A 1992 exterior photo can be seen
here, courtesy of Norrie
Projection images courtesy of Frank Watson.
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01 - 2 GK21 Projectors and President Carbon Arcs
Glasgow Cinemas - Tivoli
Photo above c1980 courtesy Chris Doak
Opened
in April 1929, the
Tivoli seated 1,915. It was designed by the Dumbarton-based architects
Denny and Blain for the Thomas Ormiston chain.
Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Long Section
Cross-section
Block Plan
Balcony Plan
Plans courtesy of the Scottish Screen Archive at the National Library of Scotland.
At some point after
1930, the exterior was extended forward to create a larger entrance
hall. Projection was from the rear of the stalls, and there was a large
open hallway behind the balcony. The auditorium featured side boxes.
Exterior
View to screen
View to rear
Archive photos courtesy of Bruce Peter
Glasgow's Wonder Cinema - in May 1930. (Many thanks to Frank Watson).
It was sold to the Classic chain and renamed Classic in 1967; it
finally closed in February 1972, and became a County bingo hall.
Exterior as Classic
Exterior as County Bingo
Some
photos of the interior from the bingo period can be seen here , courtesy of Bruce Murray. A 1992 exterior photo can be seen
here, courtesy of Norrie
Projection images courtesy of Frank Watson.
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01 - 2 GK21 Projectors and President Carbon Arcs
02 - No.2 GK21 Projector and President Carbon Arc Lamp
03 - Valve Amplifier Racks and on right NOn-Sync & Projectomatic Automation
- 4 x 9 Wet Type Dimmers in 4 colours, all stage, orchestra pit, organ
grilles and all auditorium lighting. Could all be lit in different
colours, hand-operated but motorised for Projectomatic. Rewind Bench on
right.
The Tivoli was demolished in the late 1990s, and housing built on the site.
