Cygnet Cinema, Perth

Name: Cygnet Cinema
Address: 16 Preston St, Perth, 6152, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9367 1663

#117 among attractions in Perth

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Cygnet Cinema is located at 16 Preston Street, Como, Western Australia. It was the first purpose built sound cinema in the suburbs immediately south of the city in the inter-war period. The Cygnet Cinema opened in 1938 and was built by local identity and film entrepreneur James Stiles. It is an excellent example of the art deco style of architect William Leighton and is included on the State's Heritage Register. ()

Completed: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 31°59'37"S, 115°51'29"E

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16 Preston StComoPerth 6152 Australia

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+61 8 9367 1663

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Nearby attractions include: Perth Zoo, Perth Concert Hall, Sir James Mitchell Park, Narrows Bridge.

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Wildlife programs and displays since 1898
Perth Zoo, Perth
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Perth, Australia, Perth Zoo stands as an oasis of wildlife and conservation. This sprawling sanctuary, which opened its gates in 1898, has since evolved into a modern zoological garden dedicated to the preservation of...
2.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
63 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Perth, Australia, the Perth Concert Hall stands as a premier music venue and a beacon of cultural sophistication. Opened in 1973, this world-class facility is renowned for its outstanding acoustics, which have made it the venue of choice for...
1.3 miN
Park
Sir James Mitchell Park, Perth
33 min walk • Nestled on the southern banks of the Swan River lies Sir James Mitchell Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Perth, Australia. This sprawling park, named after the state's prominent early 20th-century Premier, is a favorite among locals and tourists for its serene...
2.2 miN
Bridge
Narrows Bridge, Perth
56 min walk • The Narrows Bridge stands as an iconic piece of infrastructure in Perth, Australia, bridging the gap between the city's central business district and its southern suburbs. This vital transport artery spans the Swan River and is a pivotal link in the city's road network.
2 miN
Windmill
The Old Mill, Perth
51 min walk • The Old Mill is a restored tower mill located on Mill Point in South Perth, Western Australia. Today, restored to its original 1830s condition, it is one of Perth's best known historic landmarks and serves as a sightseeing attraction.
2.2 miNW
Monuments and statues
Eliza Sculpture, Perth
57 min walk • Eliza is a bronze sculpture located in Matilda Bay on the Swan River in Western Australia. The sculpture and plinth are mounted on a steel pylon 15 metres off the shoreline and depicts a woman about to dive off a wooden platform.
2 miN
Waterfront
Perth Water, Perth
51 min walk • Perth Water is a section of the Swan River on the southern edge of the central business district of Perth, Western Australia. It is between the Causeway to the east, and Narrows Bridge to the west – a large wide but shallow section of river, and the northern edge of the suburb South Perth.
1.5 miSE
32°0'6"S • 115°52'52"E
Collier Park Golf Course, Perth
38 min walk • Golf
1.2 miS
Bridge
Canning Bridge, Perth
32 min walk • Canning Bridge is a traffic bridge which is the most downstream crossing of the Canning River in the city of Perth, Western Australia. The bridge is a part of Canning Highway, and it connects the suburbs of Como and Applecross.
2.2 miNW
Street
Mounts Bay Road, Perth
56 min walk • Mounts Bay Road is a major road in Perth, Western Australia, extending southwest from the central business district along the north bank of the Swan River, at the base of Kings Park.
2 miW
Sailing, Marina
Royal Perth Yacht Club, Perth
52 min walk • The Royal Perth Yacht Club is an Australian yacht club in Perth, Western Australia. It is the third oldest yacht club in Australia after the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. It is based at the Crawley Marina on Pelican Point and at the Fremantle Annexe in Challenger Harbour.

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Canning Bridge (29 min walk)