Edward Salomons

Edward Salomons (1828–1906) was an English architect based in Manchester, active in the late 19th century.[2] He is known for his architecture in the Gothic Revival and Italianate styles.

Edward Salomons
Manchester Reform Club, Salomon's "best city-centre building"[1]
Born1828
London
Died12 May 1906
Rusholme, Manchester
OccupationArchitect
ParentHenry Moses Salomons & Priscilla Lucas
BuildingsManchester Jewish Museum, Manchester Reform Club, New West End Synagogue

His prominent commissions in Manchester include the Manchester Jewish Museum (1875),[3] the Manchester Reform Club (1870-1871),[4] described by Claire Hartwell, in her Manchester Pevsner City Guide, as Salomon’s “best city-centre building”,[1] the former Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings Bank (1872),[5] and the now-demolished Exhibition Hall, built for the city's Art Treasures Exhibition (1857).[6] In London, he assisted with the design of the Agnew Gallery on Old Bond Street (1876) and the New West End Synagogue (1863);[7] he was himself of Jewish origin.

References
  1. Hartwell 2001, pp. 167–8.
  2. "Edward Salomons". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
  3. Historic England. "Manchester Jewish Museum (Grade II*) (1208472)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. Historic England. "Former Reform Club Manchester (Grade II*) (1282987)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  5. Historic England. "Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings Bank (Grade II) (1208106)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  6. Parkinson-Bailey 2000, p. 77.
  7. Historic England. "New West End Synagogue (1264769)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.

Sources

Architects of Greater Manchester (1800-1940) Edward Salomons entry

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