London Road Fire Station, Manchester, Fire station and Grade II* listed building in Manchester, England
The red brick and terracotta structure spans four floors, featuring Edwardian Baroque architectural elements designed by Harry S. Fairbairn in central Manchester.
Opening its doors on September 27, 1906, the station operated for 80 years, housing firefighters and their families while serving as Manchester Fire Brigade headquarters.
The building complex integrated multiple civic services, including a police station, ambulance station, bank, coroner's court, and gas-meter testing facility.
Located at the intersection of London Road and Whitworth Street, the building spans 140,000 square feet and undergoes transformation into mixed-use development.
The station incorporated advanced features for its time, such as electric bells and specialized harness systems for the horse-drawn fire appliances.
Location: Manchester
Inception: September 27, 1906
Floors above the ground: 4
Website: http://londonroadmcr.com
GPS coordinates: 53.47667,-2.23222
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:23
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