Capitol Theatre, 1960s : night view
- Streets and Places
- 1960 / 1969
The Namazie brothers, a Persian family built the Capitol Theatre in 1929 and completed the accompanying four-storey building, Shaw Building in 1933. Designed by the Shanghai-based Keys and Dowdeswell, the building is a landmark in the Civic and Cultural district. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_113. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
Credit Line
This digital copy © National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work © Lye Siew Fong.
Subjects
- Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Commercial Buildings
- Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Historic Buildings
- Motion picture theaters--Singapore--Photographs
- Arts>>Architecture>>Public and commercial buildings
- Business, finance and industry>>Industry>>Leisure and entertainment
Suggested Pictures
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Cathay Building, 1953 : night view -
Boat trip to Sisters Island, 1953 : general view -
Katong swimming pool, 1950s : general view -
Katong seafront, 1950s : general view -
Katong swimming pool, 1950s : general view -
St Andrews Cathedral, 1960s : night view -
Queen Elizabeth Walk, 1953 : full-length portrait -
Haw Par Villa, 1953 : group photograph -
Haw Par Villa, 1953 : general view [2] -
Haw Par Villa, 1953 : general view [1] -
Capitol Theatre building in 2004 : exterior -
Capitol Theatre, 1950 : exterior -
Haw Par Villa, 1953 : general view -
Capitol Theatre building in 2007, entrance : exterior -
Capitol Cinema : exterior [5] -
Capitol Cinema : exterior [4] -
Capitol Theatre building in 2007 : side view -
Capitol Cinema driveway entrance : general view [1] -
Capitol Theatre carpark, 1960s : group photograph -
Capitol Cinema : general view -
Capitol Cinema : exterior [2] -
Capitol Cinema : exterior [1] -
Capitol Cinema : exterior [3]
Suggested Pictures from National Archives of Singapore
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CAPITOL THEATRE -
CAPITOL THEATRE -
A SCENE OF NORTH BRIDGE ROAD NEAR THE CAPITOL THEATRE -
VIEW OF CAPITOL THEATRE FROM STAMFORD ROAD, SINGAPORE -
MALAYSIA, PENANG - CAPITOL THEATRE (C1960) -
VIEW OF CAPITOL THEATRE FROM NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE -
Capitol Cinema at the junction of Stamford and North Bridge Roads. It was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol Theatre (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in the 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema at the junction of Stamford and North Bridge Roads. It was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol Theatre (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in the 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema at the junction of Stamford and North Bridge Roads. It was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol Theatre (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in the 1980s. -
View of Capitol Cinema with banner of the movie "Fiesta". It was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
CAPITOL THEATRE AT STAMFORD ROAD, SHOWING THE MOVIE "ROBIN HOOD" -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
NORTH BRIDGE ROAD/STAMFORD ROAD JUNCTION - CAPITOL THEATRE -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
Capitol Cinema was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema after they purchased the Capitol building (later renamed Shaws Building) from the Namazie brothers in 1946. The tenancy of the building was returned to the Singapore government in 1980s. -
"MISS MALAYA" SEMI-FINAL AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE -
"MISS MALAYA" SEMI-FINAL AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE