Metro Arts Theatre
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Entrance of Metro Arts Theatre, 2005
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| Location | 117 Edward Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27°28′12″S 153°01′44″E / 27.47°S 153.029°ECoordinates: 27°28′12″S 153°01′44″E / 27.47°S 153.029°E |
| Design period | 1870s - 1890s (late 19th century) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Official name: 109 Edward Street, Community Arts Centre, Coronation House, Metro Arts Centre | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600090 |
| Significant period | 1890 (fabric) 1890-1930, 1938-1949, 1949-1976, 1981 (historical) |
| Significant components | carriage/wagon/dray entrance, hoist |
 Location of Metro Arts Theatre in Queensland
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Metro Arts Theatre is a heritage-listed former warehouse and now theatre at 109-117 Edward Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1890. It is also known as Community Arts Centre, Coronation House, and Metro Arts Centre. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
In 2017, Metro Arts currently operates as a multidisciplinary arts organisation from the building.
The site was purchased in 1871 by Caption George Poynter Heath, who erected a warehouse in 1890 and leased it to George Myers & Co, who imported china, glass and earthenware products.
In March 1902 the upper levels were substantially damaged by fire but were later repaired.
The warehouse was subdivided in 1907 to accommodate other tenants. In 1912, Myers & Co purchased the building and became the sole occupants. The firm remained in the building until 1930 when it was forced into liquidation. Between 1931 and 1937 the building was vacant. In 1938 the building was renamed Coronation House in celebration of the coronation of George VI. It was occupied by various tenants including manufacturing agents and importers.
During the latter part of World War II, sections of the building were occupied by the Australian Government Department of Supply and Shipping. In March 1949 the property was acquired by the Australian Government and was used by various Australian government departments.
By the early 1970s the building was regarded as unsuitable for government offices and by 1976 all government departments had moved elsewhere. In that year, work began on converting the building into a community arts centre. In July 1981 the Community Arts Centre was officially opened, and contained theatre, two art galleries, rehearsal rooms, workshop spaces, meeting rooms, dark room, printing shop, cinema and restaurant. Further work was undertaken in 1988 to provide additional facilities for artists. The building was renamed the Metro Arts Centre in 1988.
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