1898 – Two Houses at Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire
“These houses, which are being erected for Sir. Robert Bower, of Chester, are faced with Haydock Colliery pressed bricks,
“These houses, which are being erected for Sir. Robert Bower, of Chester, are faced with Haydock Colliery pressed bricks,
“The distinguishing feature beyond the notable extent of the undertaking is the picturesque and varied character of their buildings,
“The subject of this sketch, now approaching completion, is situated close to Acton Bridge Station,
“The group of buildings herewith illustrated has been erected for the Chorlton Union. It comprises a lodge at entrance,
“The walls are of brick, the lower portions and chimneys being faced with Edwards’s red Ruabon,
“Thisis a group of seven cottages, inclosing throe sides of a quadrangle. The treatment is exceedingly simple with rows of wooden casement windows and with rough-aiat walls above a plinth of red brick.
“The housing question, now so prominently before the public, imparts a special interest to projects such as that realised at Port Sunlight,
“The site for the town hall, Dukinfield, is in King-street ; the building will be set back about 50ft.
“These cottage plans are self-explanatory, and the group forms part of the model village which Messrs.
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