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Former Odeon (Majestic) Hartlepool
This Art Deco style building, located close to town centre, opened in 1936 as the Majestic Cinema. It closed as the Odeon Cinema on 24th October 1981.
From the mid-1990's it became Ceasar's Palace nightclub and Jo Pools bars and they were closed in around 1999. The building remains, closed and un-used. It is now up for sale and the local council have listed it as one of the main 'grot-spots'. Its future is uncertain though being grade II Listed since 1992 cannot be demolished unless the status is removed.
Showing main frontage of building in the 1950's/60's
same view about 50 years later (Without flagpole above signage now missing) The shuittered entrance on the left was not used when the building opened as Caesars palace
Another view of front, the windows were installed for the Joe Pools bar
empty shops incorporated into the complex. Most of these have been empty since cinema operation ended in 1981
'Odeon Theatre' painted sign still visible 27 years after closure
another view from 'round the back'
Boarded up windows.. these were never replaced when the building re-opened as caesars palace as the upper foyer was not used
Another view of the south side of the building. Open to the elements for almost 3 decades and countless pigeons!!!
Strong winds took the shutters on the main entrance, nearest the corner of the building off their runners, allowing a glimpse into the side of the main foyer not used since 1981. The quality construction on Chep pallets is the pay booth for caesars palace.
No interior shots as the building is well secured.
This Art Deco style building, located close to town centre, opened in 1936 as the Majestic Cinema. It closed as the Odeon Cinema on 24th October 1981.
From the mid-1990's it became Ceasar's Palace nightclub and Jo Pools bars and they were closed in around 1999. The building remains, closed and un-used. It is now up for sale and the local council have listed it as one of the main 'grot-spots'. Its future is uncertain though being grade II Listed since 1992 cannot be demolished unless the status is removed.
Showing main frontage of building in the 1950's/60's
same view about 50 years later (Without flagpole above signage now missing) The shuittered entrance on the left was not used when the building opened as Caesars palace
Another view of front, the windows were installed for the Joe Pools bar
empty shops incorporated into the complex. Most of these have been empty since cinema operation ended in 1981
'Odeon Theatre' painted sign still visible 27 years after closure
another view from 'round the back'
Boarded up windows.. these were never replaced when the building re-opened as caesars palace as the upper foyer was not used
Another view of the south side of the building. Open to the elements for almost 3 decades and countless pigeons!!!
Strong winds took the shutters on the main entrance, nearest the corner of the building off their runners, allowing a glimpse into the side of the main foyer not used since 1981. The quality construction on Chep pallets is the pay booth for caesars palace.
No interior shots as the building is well secured.
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