Extension: Rochdale Infirmary (Architectural Competition)

Eleven sets of plans and designs for the proposed extension of the Rochdale Infirmary were recently sent in by nine firms of architects. Without opening them, the Building Committee of the Institution forwarded the plans to Mr. Alexander Graham, FSA, FRIBA, of London, for his award in the competition. At a meeting of the committee on Friday night Mr Graham's awards were made known as follows:

First:         Hugh Healey, of the firm of Jesse Horsfall and Healey, 23, Drake Street, Rochdale
Second:         Sykes and Evans of Rochdale and Manchester
Third:        S. Butterworth and Duncan, South Parade.

Reference           Building News 26 January 1912 Page 126