Hippodrome
Converted from a temperance hall of 1859, itself a conversion of a very early post-RC Relief Act chapel of 1799.
Interior completely reconstructed as a cinema in 1931 with one balcony and the small stage incorporated into the auditorium. Ashlar front to Dalton Square, which forms the end of a handsome terrace of houses. The side walls show the arched windows of the former chapel/temperance hall. In 1980/81 the interior was gutted for offices, the façade restored, the arches in the side elevation unblocked and windows inserted.
Built / Converted
1902
Dates of use
- 1901 - 1931
Current state
Façade only
Current use
Converted to other use (Façade only, council offices behind) <br>
(From 1859 used as a public hall, music hall, and cinema before alterations)
(From 1859 used as a public hall, music hall, and cinema before alterations)
Address
Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Palatine Hall
,
County Cinema
,
Hippodrome
Events
- 1798 - 1799 Design/Construction: built as an RC ChurchRobert Roper (?)- Architect
- 1859 Alteration: converted to a public hallUnknown- Architect
- 1901 - 1931 Use:
- 1902 Alteration: convertedUnknown- Architect
- 1908 Owner/Management: John Porter & W J Ferguson, proprietors
- 1912 Owner/Management: John Porter, proprietor
- 1931 Alteration: rebuilt as a cinemaUnknown- Architect
- 1983 Alteration: gutted and converted to officesUnknown- Architect
Capacities
- CapacityOriginalDescription1908: 1000
Listings
- ListingIIComment16.5.1989
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: Depth: 24ft
Proscenium width: 23ft
Height to grid: 40ft
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -