Princess Theatre unearths 1918 newspaper and vintage Boag's bottles
Workers found a 1918 Examiner newspaper, Boag's bottles and 1939 Art Deco flooring during the $43 million theatre revamp.
Preliminary demolition work at the Princess Theatre found hidden pieces of the building's past. Workers found a 1918 Examiner newspaper in good shape tucked inside the ceiling and bottles from Boag's brewery.
The 100-year-old building showed historic brickwork and terrazzo flooring from its 1939 Art Deco renovation. The findings appeared during the first stage of the $43 million redevelopment.
Crews are now moving to the next phase. This includes building a new basement level for modern features and spaces for performers.
The discoveries show pieces of the site's history that might have stayed hidden without this project.
- $43 million
- Redevelopment cost
- 1918 Examiner
- Newspaper discovered
- 20 metres
- Historic wall height
- More than 100 years
- Building age
Why it mattersThe discoveries preserve Launceston's cultural heritage. They remind locals of the theatre's place in the community for over a century.
AustraliaA beloved Tasmanian cultural venue is being restored and upgraded, protecting local arts infrastructure while uncovering its own history.
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