Old Trafford Cricket Pavilion

Old Trafford was erected during the severe winter of 1894‑95 by William Southern & Sons in five and a half months.

THE NEW CRICKET PAVILION OLD TRAFFORD - The Lancashire County Cricket Club Committee have selected the plans submitted by Mr. T. Muirhead, architect, of this city, for the new pavilion to be erected on the Old Trafford Ground at the close of the present season. Mr. Muirhead’s design is somewhat on the lines of the pavilion recently erected at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. [Manchester Courier - Thursday 7 June 1894 page 3]

THE NEW CRICKET PAVILION, OLD TRAITORD - Above we give a view the new pavilion, which is course of erection the Cricket Ground, Old Trafford. The design, it will be seen, is very graceful, and the building, when finished, will present most handsome appearance. What is more important, however, is that it been designed so far as the interior is concerned and will be fitted up and furnished in style which cannot fail ensure the convenience and comfort of professionals and others who from time to time make use of the building. The ground level will be the professionals' dressing-room and lavatories; also the entrance to the clubroom, and apartments for non-playing members, as well as the heating apparatus, and the living-rooms for the caretaker. By a neat staircase access will be gained to the first floor, where will be the professionals' clubroom immediately over the dressing-room; also writing-room, the members' clubroom—50 feet by 25 feet, and 20 feet high; the bar, 44 feet long; and corridors and staircases leading to the stand. Here, too, will be the hon. secretary's room, the committee-room, and the bedrooms of the dwelling-house. There will be dressing-rooms and bathrooms for playing members on the second floor, with balcony running along the front. The next floor is to be devoted to the purposes of a grandstand, and accommodation will be provided for about 600 spectators. Externally, the building will consist of brick and Runcorn stone, special pressed brick being used for the front and ends. The contractors for the whole of the work are Messrs. W. Southern and Sons, of Salford, the architect being Mr. Thomas Muirhead, A.R.I.B.A., of Market-street in this city. Mr. Muirhead's design was placed first in the recent competition by Mr. Verity, of London. [Wednesday 12 September 1894 page 8]

Reference    Manchester Courier Wednesday 12 September 1894 page 8
Reference    Manchester Courier Thursday 7 June 1894 page 3