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Palais Royal Pictures

Location

297 Moorabool Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No 216486

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

C Listed- Local Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The Palais Royal Pictures building has architectural and historic significance at a local level. It is a rare example of Art Deco architecture with unusual details for the Geelong area. The building has a high degree of integrity retaining its characteristic siting, form and Art Deco details including the entrance portico, decorative geometric mouldings and unusually large gabled roof that runs the length of the building in keeping with the original function. The building has historic and social importance and has been used as an entertainment complex since construction.

Group

Recreation and Entertainment

Category

Entertainment Centre