Estate Exchange

The Estate Exchange at 46 Fountain Street, Manchester, England, is a Victorian office block by Thomas Worthington. It was built as Overseers' and Churchwardens' Offices in 1852, with the top two floors being added in 1858.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building as of 3 October 1974.[2]

Estate Exchange
Estate Exchange, Manchester
General information
StatusGrade II* listed
Architectural styleVictorian
Location46 Fountain Street, Manchester, England
Coordinates53.4806°N 2.2411°W / 53.4806; -2.2411
Completed1852 (1852)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Thomas Worthington

The building is in an "Italian palazzo style, of red brick with sandstone dressings (and a) slate roof".[2] Hartwell considers it the best building on Fountain Street: "Each floor is treated differently and there is a range of oeil-de-boeuf windows in stone frames in the attic".[1]

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References

  • Hartwell, Clare (2001). Manchester. Pevsner Architectural Guides. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071131-7.
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