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Quinn's Arcade; Unknown; c1907 -1918; 013-2002-1026-01951
FromWaimate Museum
Name/Title
Quinn's Arcade
Quinn's Arcade
About this object
Quinns Arcade was built in 1906 by William Quinn designed as an indoor shopping arcade to service the residents of Waimate. The arcade which ran from High to Grigson Streets with about twelve small shops. Unfortunately the shopping arcade wasn't successful and in 1918 it was remodelled into a movie theatre and billiards hall - the theatre opened on 20 March 1920. The theatre continued to operate successfully until a disastrous fire occurred on June 29, 1955. Since that time the arcade has been used for a range of shops and storage. The building has been purchased by Project Waimate with the intent to restore it.
Quinns Arcade was built in 1906 by William Quinn designed as an indoor shopping arcade to service the residents of Waimate. The arcade which ran from High to Grigson Streets with about twelve small shops. Unfortunately the shopping arcade wasn't successful and in 1918 it was remodelled into a movie theatre and billiards hall - the theatre opened on 20 March 1920. The theatre continued to operate successfully until a disastrous fire occurred on June 29, 1955. Since that time the arcade has been used for a range of shops and storage. The building has been purchased by Project Waimate with the intent to restore it.
Maker
Unknown
Unknown
Date Made
c1907 -1918
c1907 -1918
Place Made
New Zealand
Medium and Materials
photographic print
photographic print
Subject and Association Description
Quinns Arcadia showing front entrance with people and some retail items.
Quinns Arcadia showing front entrance with people and some retail items.
Collection
Photograph Collection
Photograph Collection
Credit Line
Unknown
Unknown
Object Type
Photograph
Photograph
Object number
013-2002-1026-01951
013-2002-1026-01951
