Opera House, Auckland, NZ

Abbott's Opera House (Auckland, N.Z.), Fullers' Opera House (Auckland, N.Z.)
Built in 1882, and first opened on 23 May 1882. In 1897 had a number of alterations. The entrances to the stalls and dress circle were on Wellesley Street, and the principal stage entrances on Elliot Street. Belonged to the estate of Mr H N Abbott. Leased by John Fuller. Held first screening of motion pictures in New Zealand. Destroyed by fire on 3 Dec 1926. Smith & Caughey's building later erected on the same site.

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