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Kōrero: Theatres, cinemas and halls

Wanganui Opera House

This is the front and back elevation of the Wanganui (Whanganui) Opera House. Built by the city council to mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria, the building was opened by Premier Richard Seddon in 1900. It was designed in the classical revival style.

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Whanganui Regional Museum

Reference: 1802.3677d

Permission of the Whanganui Regional Museum must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Ben Schrader, Theatres, cinemas and halls – Early 20th century, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/zoomify/42376/wanganui-opera-house (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Ben Schrader, i tāngia i te 21 August 2013.