Historic St James Theatre tower uncovered after 70 years hidden by cladding
The iconic tower from the original 1928 St James Theatre on Queen Street has been revealed again after being covered in steel cladding since 1953.
The tower of the St James Theatre, built as part of the original structure in 1928, stood prominently overlooking Queen Street before being obscured by steel cladding in 1953. The architectural feature has now been uncovered, making it visible to the public once more after seven decades of being hidden from view.
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Theatre’s iconic tower revealed to the world again after 70 years hidden away
Built as part of the original St James Theatre in 1928, the tower stood tall overlooking Queen St before being covered up by steel cladding in 1953.