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Photo above c1980 courtesy Chris Doak
Opened
in April 1929, the
Tivoli seated 1,915. It was designed by the Dumbarton-based architects
Denny and Blain for the Thomas Ormiston chain.
Plans courtesy of the Scottish Screen Archive at the National Library of Scotland. At some point after 1930, the exterior was extended forward to create a larger entrance hall. Projection was from the rear of the stalls, and there was a large open hallway behind the balcony. The auditorium featured side boxes.
Archive photos courtesy of Bruce Peter
It was sold to the Classic chain and renamed Classic in 1967; it finally closed in February 1972, and became a County bingo hall.
Archive photos courtesy of Bruce Peter
Some photos of the interior from the bingo period can be seen here, courtesy of Bruce Murray. A 1992 exterior photo can be seen here, courtesy of Norrie Projection images courtesy of Frank Watson.
02 - No.2 GK21 Projector and President Carbon Arc Lamp 03 - Valve Amplifier Racks and on right NOn-Sync & Projectomatic Automation 04 - 4 x 9 Wet Type Dimmers in 4 colours, all stage, orchestra pit, organ grilles and all auditorium lighting. Could all be lit in different colours, hand-operated but motorised for Projectomatic. Rewind Bench on right. The Tivoli was demolished in the late 1990s, and housing built on the site. |
