COLLECTION NAME:
University of Manchester History & Heritage
Record
Image Number:
JRL1406875
Reference Number:
UPC/2/117
Series Title:
University Photographic Collection
Parent Work Title:
Quay St building, original premises of Owens College
Date Created:
c1908
Description:
Black and White photograph of the exterior of the Quay St building, original premises of Owens College. Taken from the eastern side of Quay St opposite the junction with Byrom St the shot is angled NW towards the corner of Byrom and Quay St where the building is situated. Quay St was at this time a cobbled thoroughfare. The old College building had by this date had several of the windows on its southern face bricked and it was in use at this time as a county court. The neighboring building to the north which has since been demolished has a sign fixed to the roof which reads "GRATRIX'S".
Category of Material:
Archives
Sub-Category:
Analogue photography
Time Period Covered:
20th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
Item Height:
253 mm
Item Width:
304 mm
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
Reproduced in "Looking Back" volume 1, 1996 published by the University of Manchester. ISBN: 0906107695.
Notes:
The Quay Street building is currently home to the Cobden House chambers.
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Collection Code:
UMHH
