1897 – Bank of Liverpool, Chester
Designed by Chester’s famous architect John Douglas, and erected in 1897 for the Bank of Liverpool Limited.
Designed by Chester’s famous architect John Douglas, and erected in 1897 for the Bank of Liverpool Limited.
“This hunting-box has been erected for Mr. J. H. Stotes. The architects are Messrs. Coates and Johnson,
“The site for the town hall, Dukinfield, is in King-street ; the building will be set back about 50ft.
“The group of buildings herewith illustrated has been erected for the Chorlton Union. It comprises a lodge at entrance,
“This design is the one chosen in the open competition, in which 26 architects took part this spring.
“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 subject of this sketch, now approaching completion, is situated close to Acton Bridge Station,
“The distinguishing feature beyond the notable extent of the undertaking is the picturesque and varied character of their buildings,
“This design was submitted in an open competition. The sum available was £4,000, which was to include a fire-station and caretaker’s house.
“These cottages form part of Messrs. Lever’s “model” village at Port Sunlight. They are built near Bebington Station,