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🔔 Huge news for McNair & Elder's 1938 streamline / international style #ArtDeco cinema ~ the dilapidated B-listed #Govan Lyceum (converted to bingo hall 1981 & closed completely 2006) will take centre stage in Govan town centre renewal ✨🎉 #ArtDecoCentenary #Glasgow www.urbanrealm.com/news/2026/03...
Lyceum Cinema to lead Govan town centre revival - March 2026 - News - Urban Realm
Govan is to benefit from a £3m funding announcement that will support a range of heritage projects across the area over the next five years. National Lottery He
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March 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
And there goes 52 weeks of fabulous Art Deco. So many buildings, structures and small details I never got to ... as the centenary closes, keep searching for details in 2026. Even in an ugly world, there's always beauty if you look for it. 😍 #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Art Deco leadlight window with sunset. A side door with decorative metal grille at the former Rega Products Building, Marrickville (1937). A decorative wrought iron Art Deco door in naive style. Photographed Sydenham. Art deco leadlight window in an apartment block. Photographed Randwick.
December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #52: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This (final!) week: Bryant House (1940), designed by the legendary Emil Sodersten. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Bryant House (1940), front facade showing distinctive angled windows. Bryant House (1940), side view from Pitt St looking towards the intersection with Hunter St. Bryant House (1940), close up of facade highlighting unique angled windows and polished granite entranceway. Bryant House (1940), front facade from opposite side of Pitt St.
December 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #51: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Challis House, Martin Place (1936). And a very Deco Christmas to all! #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Challis House (1936), view from Martin Place showing main facade and Christmas tree. Challis House (1936), view from Martin Place showing side entrance with decorative details and granite stairs. Challis House (1936), view looking upwards at facade with main entrance featuring decorative granite surrounds and stained glass window. Challis House (1936), view showing central entrance with granite surrounds.
December 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #50: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: The Minerva/Metro Theatre (1939). Soon to be renovated after years of uncertainty. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
The currently boarded-up Minerva/Metro Theatre (1939), Kings Cross, night shot showing signage. Minerva/Metro Theatre (1939), Kings Cross, showing doorway with decorative stained glass. Metro-Minerva Theatre (1939), street scene circa mid 1940s. Metro-Minerva Theatre (1939), seen on opening night, and showing the adjacent restaurant complex, known as the Roosevelt.
December 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #49: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: The Spot, Randwick (circa 1941), with some original tilework and storefronts. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
The Spot, Randwick (circa 1941), view of corner from intersection of Perouse St and St Pauls Rd. The Spot, Randwick (circa 1941), view from Perouse St showing original tiled storefront. The Spot, Randwick (circa 1941), view of original tiled entranceway. The Spot, Randwick (circa 1941), view of tiled entranceway and original storefront.
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #48: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: A whole Art Deco precinct - St Philips Housing Estate, Glebe (circa 1940). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Several single-storey houses on Broughton St, Glebe. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Close up of double storey house showing decorative stonework and tiling. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Double storey apartment on Broughton St with decorative glass tile. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Single storey dewlling with original fences and gates, showing decorative brickwork and tiling.
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #47: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: 185 Burwood Rd, Burwood (circa 1938). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), showing decorative curved brickwork on corner with Livingstone Rd. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), as seen from across Livingstone Rd. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), showing original 1930s storefronts and tilework. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), as seen from Burwood Rd.
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #46: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - as seen from intersection of Edgware Rd & Llewellyn St. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - as seen from Llewellyn St. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - Close up of decorative parapet and flagpole. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - decorative signage as seen from Llewellyn St.
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #45: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Babinda Apartments (1938), Randwick. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - 3/4 view. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - Corner showing decorative brickwork and balconies. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - 3/4 view from opposite side of Belmore Rd. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - view of Belmore St frontage showing decorative brickwork and balconies.
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #44: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: How could it not be the magnificent Hayden Orpheum (1935), Cremorne? #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Main auditorium (known as The Orpheum) auditorium showing illuminated exit sign. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Main auditorium (known as The Orpheum) auditorium showing statuary at stage left. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Upstairs area known as the Piano Bar. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Entrance to main auditorium (known as The Orpheum).
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
sghetorg.bsky.social
#ArtDecoCentenary While the 1938 Empire Exhibition in Bellahouston Park #Glasgow glossed over the injustices & harsh realities of the British Empire, an anti-colonial counter exhibition @ Kingston Halls organised by the ILP shone a light on actual conditions. They also produced a satirical pamphlet
Cover of the 1938 satirical & critical pamphlet entitled 'Come and see The Empire by The All Re Route' showing a large ship in silhouette on the sea and the price of 2d. It was produced by the Workers' Empire Exhibition Committee organised locally in Glasgow by the Independent Labour Party. Source: Archive.org Photo from the 1938 Empire Exhibition giving a view over the South Bandstand showing the Tower of Empire and some of the surrounding buildings and landscaped pleasure grounds cum-parkland. Source: Wikimedia. Unknown Author. Creative Commons license: CCBY-SA4.0 Page 1 of the 1938 satirical & critical pamphlet entitled 'Come and see The Empire by The All Re Route', produced by the Workers' Empire Exhibition Committee organised locally in Glasgow by the Independent Labour Party. Source: Archive.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #43: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Gower Galtees Apartments (1938-1940), Randwick. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) as seen from entranceway. Decorative brick gates outside Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940). Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) showing curved brickwork and windows. Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) 3/4 view as seen from entranceway.
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #42: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: 65 York St, Sydney (built 1929, extended 1936). Formerly known as Asbestos House (!) #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
65 York St Sydney, decorative entrance facing York St. 65 York St Sydney, corner of York St and Barrack St as seen from opposite corner. 65 York St Sydney, close up of decorative metal grilles and stonework on corner of York St and Barrack St. 65 York St Sydney, side view as seen from Barrack St.
October 22, 2025 at 4:46 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #41: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Marlborough Hotel (built 1860, renovated circa 1940), Newtown. Not the 'Arlborough'! #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown, with signage and decorative brickwork, as seen from corner of King St and Missenden Rd. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. Close up of decorative Art Deco metal grilles on Missenden Rd side. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. View from Missenden Rd. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. Original lettering (damaged, missing the letter M from 'Marlborough') as seen from Missenden Rd.
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #40: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. A former private residence turned arts centre and gallery. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of north-facing frontage and original doorway. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of eastern frontage and side doorway. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of original northward-facing front doors. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of east frontage showing decorative stonework and eaves.
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #39: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. Closed 2022, soon to be gutted for a gym. 😐 #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. View of entrance. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. View of entrance, highlighting original glass brick detailing on right. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. Full view of building facade, taken from across Old Princes Highway. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. 3/4 view from across Old Princes Highway.
September 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #38: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Grand Hotel (built 1893, renovated 1941), Rockdale. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - rear view as seen from opposite side of Princes Highway. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - close up of decorative terracotta detail. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - view from across the Princes Highway. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - close up of corner detail and entrance.
September 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #37: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Rockdale Town Hall (1940), Rockdale. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Detail of clock tower. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Detail of original doorway with chrome fittings, and pressed metal ceiling. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Side elevation as seen from corner of Bryant St and Princes Highway. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - view of side and clock tower as seen from Bryant St.
September 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #36: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: A faded beauty ready for renewal, the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Facade of the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown. Entranceway to the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown.
September 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #35: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Botany View Hotel (built 1868, renovated 1938), Newtown. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Botany View Hotel, Newtown - corner view. Botany View Hotel, Newtown - Side view facing King St. Botany View Hotel, Newtown - Corner view from across King St.
September 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #34: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Bible House (1938). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Bible House (1938), Sydney. View of front facade. Bible House (1938). Close up of upper facade showing decorative sculpture detail.
August 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #33: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: AWA Building (1939). For many years the tallest building in Sydney. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view from Wynyard St, looking towards York St. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view of tower and logo. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - View of front facade. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view of tower.
August 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #32: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Cronulla Pavillion (1940), Cronulla #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Cronulla Pavillion (1940) - Front view from Cronulla Esplanade. Cronulla Pavillion (1940) - View of side details. Cronulla Pavillion (1940) -Full view from Cronulla Esplanade.
August 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
squattersdaughter.bsky.social
Deco of the Week #31: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: The Imperial Hotel (1940), Erskineville, of 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' (1994) fame. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Corner Elevation Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Window detail above entranceway. Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Interior Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Main Doorway
August 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM