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Opera House (Lochgelly)

  • Theatre ID
    2345
  • Built / Converted
    1908
  • Dates of use
    • 1920 - 1929: Until when not known.
  • Current state
    Demolished
  • Current use
    demolished (previous use bingo)
  • Address
    Main Street, Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland

Details

Dull three storey frontage of five bays in red brick and roughcast. Pediment over central bay and shop units flanking entrance. Auditorium in brick box to rear. Undistinguished interior with barrel vaulted ceiling, pilastered side walls and one balcony with truncated slips. All obscured by suspended ceiling during bingo use. Demolished April 2007.


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  • Other names
    Reid’s Hall, Opera House
  • Events
    • 1908 Design/Construction:
      • Unknown - Architect
    • 1920 - 1929 Use: Until when not known.
  • Capacities
    • Original: 1500
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed

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