Chapel Street Police Sation

The improvements to the Police Department of the Borough (of Salford) have been in a sense extraordinary. At this moment three new branch police stations are being erected, the first new office being situated at the corner of the Station approach and Chapel-street. The design of the structure is Victorian basilican, the plans having been prepared under the superintendence of Mr Arthur Jacob, the Borough Engineer. It is a one-storied structure of ornamental character, and has been built terra cotta. Accommodation is provided for the usual charge office, and there are three cells for prisoners, the latter being lined with white glazed brick. Special attention has been given to heating and ventilation. At the west end, and forming part of the building, is neat cabmen's shelter. The total cost of this new station is about £1,600.  [Manchester Courier 24 December 1888 page 8]

Reference    Manchester Guardian 14 January 1888 page 4 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 31 January 1888 page 6 - Salford Town Council
Reference    Manchester Courier 24 December 1888 page 8
Reference    Claire Hartwell Manchester