Guest tsavo Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Don Picture Palace, West Bar. - www.picturesheffield.com The Don Picture Palace, was opened in 1912. It originally had seating for 950 patrons, but this was increased by the addition of a balcony 1n 1914, providing an extra 350 seats. The seats themselves were considered very smart being covered in red plush. Cheaper seating in the form of wooden benches was also provided but these patrons had to use a separate side entrance. Also added in 1914 were a Cafe and Grll Room. The cinema introduced sound films in 1930. The frontage was partially faced wth orange tinted terracotta, a similar colour to the Insurance Offices on St Paul's Parade. From the bottom of Snig Hill, the Don was about two thirds along towards West Bar on the left hand side. Info. from Sheffield Cinemas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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