Corn Exchange Arcade Entrance, Historical entrance building in Reading, England
The Corn Exchange Arcade Entrance features a three-stage tower with ashlar stonework, Ionic columns, and a prominent clock face topped by a bell turret.
The entrance tower, constructed in 1854, served as the gateway to Reading's primary agricultural trading center until the building's partial demolition in 1963.
The structure represents the commercial evolution of Reading, transforming from an agricultural trading hub to a modern shopping center entrance over two centuries.
The entrance currently functions as Market Way Archway, providing direct access to Sainsbury's store and connecting shoppers to Broad Street retail area.
The building survived World War II despite storing 600,000 sandbags and enduring significant damage during a February 1943 air raid.
Location: Reading
GPS coordinates: 51.45568,-0.96975
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:33
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