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Hippodrome

2531

Large cinema theatre opened in 1912. Exterior brick with darker brick and dark stone dressings in Italian style. Façade three bays, the central bay advanced with entrances and side exits, shallow rounded gable. Outer bays towers with attic balustrade and domes each side, high central gable.

The interior was two-tier with a large proscenium stage. No further description found.

Live shows continued into the 1950s, possibly for longer. Subdivided for bingo, but possibly in the former cafe area. It was demolished in 1987, and the site redeveloped for offices.

Built / Converted
1912
Dates of use
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished
Address
Stamford Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
-
Events
  • Owner/Management: T Hargreaves (Altrincham) Ltd
  • 1912 Design/Construction:
    Butterworth & Duncan
    - Architect
  • 1912 Design/Construction:
  • 1987 Demolition: demolished
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    1800
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: 27ft
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -