Basic Site Details Name: | Grand Central Picture House, 286 George Street | City or county: | Aberdeen | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | The Aberdeen magistrates have approved plans for extensions to the Grand Central Picture House. The proprietor, Mr J F Donald has taken over the property at 296-300 George-street, which adjoins his present cinema hall, with the intention of increasing the seating accommodation to hold 1,339 people instead of 750 as at present. [Builder 8 April 1927]
Database Grand Central 286, George Street Aberdeen o. 3.4.22 by Donald's in former store. s. 730. Reconstructed and extended, o. 30.12.29. Arch. George Watt. s. 1,640.
| Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Shop | | | | Cinema | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 286, George Street | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 8 February 1894 | | | Plans for alterations passed | | 1922 | | Alteration/conversion | Grand Central Cinema created in former draper's shop. | | 1927 | | Reconstruction | | | 30 December 1929 | | Opened | After reconstruction |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Alexander Ellis | | A | 1894 | | Alterations | | Ellis & Wilson | | A | 1894 | | Alterations | | Robert Gordon Wilson (senior) | | A | 1894 | | Alterations | | George Watt | | B | 1927 | | Reconstruction |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Donaldson, James, Draper | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 8 April 1927 | | | p586 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Aberdeen City Archives (Copy in Public Library) | Aberdeen Plans Committee Minutes | | Plans passed 8 February 1894 | | Courtesy of Neil Darlington | Information sent via DSA website | | Sent June 2009 |
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