New Farm Cinemas, Heritage cinema complex in New Farm, Australia
New Farm Cinemas is a restored multi-screen venue with six projection rooms located on Brunswick Street in Queensland's entertainment district. The different screening areas display varying architectural styles and design approaches reflecting different renovation periods.
The building opened as Merthyr Picture Palace in 1921 as a single-screen facility. It was converted into a two-screen venue called Village Twin Cinemas in 1970, making it Queensland's first multi-cinema complex.
The building reflects how cinema design evolved from single auditoriums to multi-screen venues. Visitors can observe how the different areas show the tastes and construction methods of different eras.
The location sits within an active entertainment district with good street access and nearby local amenities. Visitors should be aware that the different screening rooms have varying features and levels of restoration.
The building incorporates Mediterranean architectural details from 1924, including decorative moldings and geometric patterns. These ornamental features remain visible throughout different sections and showcase early cinema-era construction approaches.
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