Building Name
Manchester Athenaeum Reconstruction (Architectural Competition)
Date
1873
Street
Princess Street
District/Town
Central, Manchester
County/Country
GMCA, England
Partnership
Work
Architectural Competition
Status
First premium
For reconstruction after a fire had badly damaged the building. Four firms of architects were invited to compete but only three submitted entries.
1st premium : appointment, Clegg and Knowles
2nd premium : 20 guineas, Corson and Aitken
3rd premium : 10 guineas, Brakspear
Reference : Manchester Guardian 28 January 1874, page 7