Oddfellows' Hall (Whanganui, N.Z.)

Wooden hall at 32 Ridgway Street, Whanganui. Built 1895 for the International Order of Odd Fellows (also known as Manchester Unity Friendly Society) by HT “Tommy” Johns, a builder-architect. Used as the lodge meeting rooms and as a local theatre venue. Building in existence in 2019.

The first Oddfellows hall in Whanganui was built in 1865 and once the 1895 hall was opened, the old hall was renamed the Lyceum Theatre, later Empress Theatre, and was demolished in 1916.

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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