#Theatre #Lomnice nad Popelkou #1929
Ochotnický spolek Lomnice nad Popelkou
Plukovníka Truhhláře 2
512 51
Lomnice nad Popelkou,
Czechia
Public transport: Autobusové nádraží (Bus terminal) / Lomnice nad Popelkou (Train station)
Access: Accessible
Today's use: Theatre
Description
A very distinctive use of clinker bricks is not very common in the Czech Republic, unless it is for buildings of the Baťa company. The effect of the building material is very much enhanced because the clinker bricks run in a grid pattern from the edge to the large window. In connection with the large window, the impression of a suction is created. This building form could also be a cinema, because the design is reminiscent of a cinema screen. Below the window, the name of the theatre Tylovo divadlo is written in metal letters.The grand entrance hall has a flat roof, is flattened in steps on both sides and a canopy protects the entrance area. The interior is an entirely plain construction, which was also due to the limited financial resources of the association. The main theatre building is covered with a low gable roof.
On this website are some more pictures.
Description
A very distinctive use of clinker bricks is not very common in the Czech Republic, unless it is for buildings of the Baťa company. The effect of the building material is very much enhanced because the clinker bricks run in a grid pattern from the edge to the large window. In connection with the large window, the impression of a suction is created. This building form could also be a cinema, because the design is reminiscent of a cinema screen. Below the window, the name of the theatre Tylovo divadlo is written in metal letters.The grand entrance hall has a flat roof, is flattened in steps on both sides and a canopy protects the entrance area. The interior is an entirely plain construction, which was also due to the limited financial resources of the association. The main theatre building is covered with a low gable roof.
On this website are some more pictures.
History
The town's amateur theatre association planned to build its own theatre for its 125th anniversary in 1925. The architect Oldřich Liska also planned the neighbouring savings bank, so that the two buildings have a direct urban connection and, together with the nearby Hussite church, these buildings form the modern centre of the town. Construction work at the theatre began in 1929 and it was inaugurated on 27 September 1930.
The theatre is named after Josef Kajetán Tyl, a 19th century Czech playwright. He wrote the song Kde domov můj, which became the Czech national anthem.
History
The town's amateur theatre association planned to build its own theatre for its 125th anniversary in 1925. The architect Oldřich Liska also planned the neighbouring savings bank, so that the two buildings have a direct urban connection and, together with the nearby Hussite church, these buildings form the modern centre of the town. Construction work at the theatre began in 1929 and it was inaugurated on 27 September 1930.
The theatre is named after Josef Kajetán Tyl, a 19th century Czech playwright. He wrote the song Kde domov můj, which became the Czech national anthem.
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