Historical Images

Paragon Cafe in 1921, before the back rooms.

Cafe in 1921, before the back rooms.

Banquet Hall with original flooring, 1930's

Banquet Hall with original flooring, 1930’s

Banquet Hall 1938

Banquet Hall 1938 – the furniture is still being used to this day.

Historical Photo of the Paragon in Katoomba Street in 1940

Katoomba Street 1940

Katoomba at night 1938

Katoomba by night, 1938

Katoomba Street 1920's (later)

Katoomba Street later 1920’s

Katoomba Street 1920's (earlier)

Katoomba Street earlier 1920’s

Katoomba Street, circa 1918

Katoomba Street, circa 1918 – possibly the earliest image of the Paragon in existence

Wedding at the Paragon Café Katoomba, 1950's

Wedding at the Paragon, 1950’s

Katoomba Street Postcard 1950's

Katoomba Street Postcard 1950’s

Postcard, 1950

Postcard, 1950

Cocktail Lounge, 1970's

Cocktail Lounge, 1970’s

Postcard, 1970's

Postcard, 1970’s – note original 1930’s fabric on the chairs and red neon lighting

Shopfront, 1978

Shopfront, 1978

Katoomba Street in 1982

Katoomba Street in 1982

Chocolaterie, 2000's

Chocolaterie, 2000’s

Restored Banquet Hall in 2015

Restored Banquet Hall in 2015

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