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Headline: New Enterprise: A Cine Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:
In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…
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Headline: Empire Theatre Demolished
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:
Almost before anyone realised what was happening, the well-known Empire Theatre, facing Des Voeux Road and the Praya opposite the Central Market, has disappeared. Also the small shops and the tea house adjoining formerly used as a skating rink and for various purposes at different times. The…