Custom House, Liverpool, Neo-classical administrative building near Canning Dock, Liverpool, England
The Custom House featured an H-shaped layout with colonnaded facades and a central dome, reaching a height of 127 feet and spanning 467 feet in length.
Construction of the Custom House began in 1828 under architect John Foster, taking eleven years to complete at a cost of £230,000 in the Old Dock location.
The building represented Liverpool's maritime power, functioning as a central point for customs officials collecting duties on imported goods throughout the Mersey region.
The structure sustained severe damage during the 1941 bombing raids, remaining partially standing until its complete demolition in 1948 despite public opposition.
The site of the former Custom House has been incorporated into the Liverpool One shopping complex, marking a transformation from maritime commerce to retail space.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1839
GPS coordinates: 53.40240,-2.98856
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:04
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