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BUILDINGS Liverpool has some superb buildings which amazingly were in general unappreciated until the last few years. Many interesting building have now gone through a combination of the second world war and neglect. However, there is still more than enough to enable Liverpool to be nominated as a world heritage site. Here are some examples of what exists downtown.
Adelphi Hotel The first hotel building on the site was opened in 1826. In 1912, the present hotel was built. It's "Sefton Suite" is a replica of the First Class Smoking Lounge of White Star's "Titanic". Albany Building Built in 1856 for a wealthy banker, Richard Naylor and situated in Old Hall Street. It was originally used as a meeting place for Cotton Brokers. the architect was J K Colling who went on to design the National Portrait Gallery in London's Trafalgar Square. Albion House Is the former headquarters of shipping company "White Star" and when built in 1898 for White Star owner, Thomas Ismay it was one of England's biggest buildings. Anglican Cathedral The cathedral replaced St.Peters in Church Street. It was decided to build the cathedral in 1901, the foundation stone was laid in 1904 and it was consecrated in 1924. In 1942 the tower was completed but entire building was not completed until much later. On the 25th October 1978 there was a "completion thanksgiving service" attended by Queen Elizabeth. Bluecoat Chambers This Queen Anne style building was started in 1716 and completed in 1725. Cunard Building The building was completed in 1916 as the offices of the Cunard Shipping company. In 1969, the building was bought from Cunard by Prudential for 2,750,000 pounds.
India Building The present building situated in James Street was completed 1931 for the Blue Funnel Line. The massive building occupies a whole block from Bruswick Street to Water Street. Liver Building Designed by Aubrey Thomas and probably the most recognizable building in Liverpool, it was completed in 1911 as the head office of the Royal Liver Friendly Society. It was one of the first multi-story concrete framed buildings in Britain. The two Liver Birds on the top of the building are each 18 feet hight. Metropolitan Cathedral The first design by Edward W Pugin was commissioned in 1853. In 1930, the diocese purchased the site of "The "Poor-House". The fourth and final design followed a competition won by Sir Frederick Gibberd. The building was started in 1962 and completed in less than 5 years in 1967.
Saint Georges Hall The hall was completed in 1854 as a new music hall for the city. The foundation stone was laid by Mayor William Rathbone. The architect was Harvey Lonsdale Elmes who had won a competition for it's design in 1836. Tower Building The building is built on the site of the Tower of Liverpool which was demolished in 1819. The present building was completed in 1908 and replace a large office block of the same name built in 1856 by J.A.Picton. Trials Hotel The building is situated in Castle Street and was completed in 1868 as the Alliance Bank building. It was designed by Lucy and Littler. | |
Adelphi Bank The building which is situated on Castle Street at Brunswick Street was designed by W.D.Caroe and completed 1892.
Florence Institute The building is at Wellington Road and Mill Street and was built in the memory of Florence Hall, daughter of Sir Bernard Hall after she died young. It was officially opened as a boys club in 1890.
Port of Liverpool Building The building was completed in 1907 as the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board offices. It was designed by Briggs, Wolstenhome and Thornley following an achitectural competition held in 1901.