Located approximately 6 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, Cremorne is a popular Lower North Shore suburb.
The suburb is serviced by both ferry and buses. The extensive bus network connects Cremorne to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood and the North Beaches including Manly.
Named after the Cremorne Gardens in London, Cremorne is a vibrant suburb brimming with restaurants, cafes, local bars and the Hayden Orpheum Theatre; a 1930s Art Deco Picture Palace. In summer, you can find couples and families enjoying the foreshore reserve along Cremorne Point which is sunny spot as the sun is setting. Or for those with a bit more energy, stroll along the Cremorne foreshore walk, which in its entirety takes about 30 minutes. There are entries and exits along the way. Along the way you’ll catch a glimpse of people taking a dip in Maccallum Pool. Located on the western side of Cremorne Point, is a unique harbourside pool with heritage character and superb views. Its waterside timber deck is an unparalleled sun bathing spot, originally just a rock pool created by local residents to form a safe harbour swimming hole.
If you prefer sitting in one spot, you can’t go past the Cremorne Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace (http://www.orpheum.com.au/) perched opposite Spofforth Street on Military Rd. Opened in 1935, at the time, was a much grander movie theatre than most suburban movie houses, and was able to screen films or live cast musicals for its 1735 seats, over two levels. Backstage there were dressing rooms, an orchestra pit, and a functioning fly-tower to store and ‘fly’ scenery. It was a proper ‘legit’ stage and played host to the Australian ballet etc. Sadly though over the years, it became run down and was sold to property developers who ripped it apart and turned it into a shopping area and health gym. In 1986 however, things took a turn for the better when Mike Walsh bought it and with the help of Theatre Historian and designer, John Love, lovingly restored it to the grand dame she is today.
The Hayden Orpheum has six screens, and each cinema is a tribute to an individual Art Deco/Modern style. The main and largest auditorium is The Orpheum, and the others all bear names of popular cinemas from The Golden Age – such as The Arcadia and the Rex. For good measure, the one John Love designed in tribute to Mike’s favourite Art Modern cinema in Melbourne, The Century, proudly bears The Walsh as its nameSCECGS Redlands is a co-educations private school with a senior, junior and middle campus in Cremorne.
References
Wikipedia
Dictionary of Sydney
North Sydney Council
Mosman Council
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Trip Advisor
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