File:Cunard and Port of Liverpool Building. (2016-01-01 17.23.42 by Bob Edwards - 24083545936).jpg
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Two of Liverpool's iconic waterfront buildings at the Pier Head, the Cunard building on the left and the Port of Liverpool building. The history of the Cunard Building dates back to 1914, when the Cunard Steamship Company commissioned the construction of new headquarters for the company. Cunard's expansion had meant that they had outgrown their previous offices, which were also located in Liverpool, and the site chosen for construction was at the former George's Dock, in between the Liver Building and Port of Liverpool Building. The building was designed by architects William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse and was inspired by the grand palaces of Renaissance Italy. It was constructed by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts between 1914 and 1917, with Arthur J. Davis, of Mewes and Davis, acting as consultant on the project. The history of the Port of Liverpool Building dates back to 1898, when the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board (MDHB) decided to close down and infill George's Dock. The land was sold to the Liverpool Corporation in 1900, although the MDHB opted to keep the southern section, so that they could build a new central headquarters for the company, having been previously located at various sites around the city, including the Old Custom's House. It was completed in 1907 at a cost of approximately £250,000, although when the cost of furniture, fittings and professional fees was taken into account, the total cost was nearer £350,000. Staff from the MDHB headquarters officially moved into the building on 15 July 1907, with staff from departments located in other areas of the city moving in throughout the rest of the year. The building acted as the head offices of the MDHB (renamed the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company in 1972) for some 87 years. |
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| Author | Bob Edwards |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Bob Edwards Photography - Picture Liverpool at https://flickr.com/photos/74642564@N04/24083545936. It was reviewed on 21 August 2022 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
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