Background
Swiss-born Seebold was the son of a rope manufacturer from Zürich.
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Career
A violinist, Seebold became leader of his family"s Swiss band, the Chamounix Orchestra in 1897. The Orchestra toured widely and were invited to play before many of the royal households of Europe. They were invited to England by Sir Alfred Butt, appearing at The Crystal Palace, Queen"s Hall and various resorts, including Worthing.
Between 1900 and 1903, Seebold and his family had been lessees at Southend Pier.
In October 1904, Seebold settled in Worthing, and was the proprietor of the town"s New Theatre Royal in Bath Place. He lived at Bedford House, on the town"s seafront.
In 1909 Seebold built the entertainment centre known as the Kursaal (later the Dome) in the lawns of Bedford House. Seebold later moved out of Bedford House to 52 Richmond Road in Worthing.
In 1924, Seebold opened the Rivoli cinema, also in Worthing and in 1926 he acquired a rival cinema, the Picturedrome.
Seebold died in 1951.
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1951 (aged 78)