Jenners, Department store and category A listed building on Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Jenners is a Victorian building in the City of Edinburgh that sits along Princes Street and holds listed status as a protected monument. The red sandstone facade rises across several stories, while inside a tall central space opens upward and is surrounded by tiered balconies on each level.
The shop began in 1838 when two merchants opened a business together and later moved into the current structure after a fire destroyed the earlier premises. The architect modeled the new building on Venetian palaces at the close of the 19th century and incorporated technical innovations of that era.
The building still carries associations with a time when it served as a destination for clothing, furniture, and household goods chosen by local families. Many residents remember the name as a reference point in the city, even as the interior adapts to new uses beyond traditional retail.
The entrance opens directly from the street, and the surrounding area offers many opportunities to reach other landmarks on foot. The interior is undergoing conversion work, so access to specific sections may change over time.
During construction in the 1890s, the building was equipped with technical features that were uncommon for the time. The installations included elevators powered by water pressure and electric lighting throughout all floors.
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