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| − | Although the word '''plaza''' derives from ''plaza'' a Spanish word related to "field" which describes an open urban public space, such as a city square, it has been quite popular as the name for hotels and venues, such as theatres and cinemas. Also in South Africa. | + | Although the word '''plaza''' derives from ''plaza'' a Spanish word related to "field" which describes an open urban public space, such as a city square, it has been quite popular as the name for hotels and venues, such as theatres and cinemas (sometimes fancifully "kinemas}). Also in South Africa. |
== [[The Plaza]], Bloemfontein == | == [[The Plaza]], Bloemfontein == | ||
| − | An art deco | + | An art deco cinema seating ***, designed by** for ** and copleted in 19**. **** Demolished in 19** |
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Although the word plaza derives from plaza a Spanish word related to "field" which describes an open urban public space, such as a city square, it has been quite popular as the name for hotels and venues, such as theatres and cinemas (sometimes fancifully "kinemas}). Also in South Africa.
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The Plaza, Bloemfontein
An art deco cinema seating ***, designed by** for ** and copleted in 19**. **** Demolished in 19**
The Plaza Kinema, Johannesburg
An art deco cinema seating 816 people, designed by the firms Kallenbach, Kennedy and Furner and Greatbach and Timlin for Kinemas Limited, completed 1928. It has since been demolished.
Sources
http://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=1605
Haig Beck(Editor). 1985. UIA International Architect : Southern Africa (Issue 8). London: International Architect. p. 58.
L. Cumming-George. 1933. Architecture in South Africa - Volume One. Cape Town: The Speciality Press of S.A. Ltd.. pp. 45-46.
The Plaza Theatre, Johannesburg
A Modern Movement style movie theatre designed by Stanley Furner and opened in 1931. ** PLAZA, The, Johannesburg. Situated in Rissik Street. ACT brought out Sir Edmund Hillary to give lectures at the Plaza in 1955.
Sources
Percy Tucker, 1997
The Plaza Theatre, Uitenhage.
Plaza Kinema, Cape Town
Architect: KALLENBACH, KENNEDY and FURNER Architect : WALGATE and ELSWORTH Date: 1934 Type: Cinema Status: Demolished Street: St Georges/Waterkant Sts
Sources
http://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=1600
Cumming-George, L. 1934. Architecture in South Africa - Volume Two. Cape Town: The Speciality Press of S.A. Ltd.. pg 76
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