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Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935
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Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935
Looking up Lemon Street, a 20 ton girder arriving for the building of the Plaza Cinema with a large crowd of onlookers across the road. S. Hicks & Son Garage, with petrol pumps outside, can be seen in the foreground. The garage would later become Lemon Street Market. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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Step back in time to the bustling streets of Truro, Cornwall on a summer's day in 1935. This print captures a significant moment in history as a massive 20-ton girder arrives for the construction of the iconic Plaza Cinema on Lemon Street. As you gaze up Lemon Street, your eyes are drawn to the towering girder being carefully maneuvered into place by skilled workers. The sheer size and weight of this structural marvel is awe-inspiring, symbolizing progress and modernity at its finest. A large crowd has gathered across the road, their curious gazes fixed upon this remarkable feat of engineering. Excitement fills the air as locals eagerly anticipate the opening of this new entertainment hub that would soon become an integral part of Truro's cultural landscape. In the foreground stands S. Hicks & Son Garage, with petrol pumps proudly displayed outside. Little did they know then that this humble garage would later transform into Lemon Street Market - a vibrant hub for local businesses and traders. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when commerce and construction intersected harmoniously within Truro's cityscape. It encapsulates not only physical structures but also echoes stories of hardworking individuals who shaped their community through enterprise and innovation. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully immortalizes this scene, allowing us to glimpse into an era long gone yet forever etched in our collective memory.
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