 Originally commissioned for Greater Brisbane Motion Pictures Ltd and probably designed by Brisbane architect Richard Gailey jnr, the Plaza is a rare early 20th century "atmospheric" theatre in Queensland.Shortly after construction commenced, the Hutchinson family acquired both the building and the land, commencing a long association with the theatre.In 1929 application to Brisbane City Council was made by Greater Brisbane Motion Pictures Ltd of Brisbane for the construction of a new picture theatre at the corner of Collingwood Street and Latrobe Terrace, Paddington (allotments 9–13 of portion 757, parish of Enoggera), to cost .