17 & 19 Newhall Street, Birmingham, Grade I listed building in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The red brick structure at the intersection of Newhall Street and Edmund Street displays architectural terracotta elements across its three floors.
Constructed in 1887 by architects Martin & Chamberlain, the building served as the Central Telephone Exchange with 5,000 subscribers, the largest in the country.
The entrance gates incorporate the National Telephone Company logo and reference Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, marking its telecommunications heritage.
Multiple businesses occupy the building today, including Core Marketing and Mitchell Adam, while the basement houses the Bushwackers bar.
During World War I, the building operated as the Midlands headquarters for coordinating air raid warning systems throughout the region.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 1887
Architects: Martin & Chamberlain
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 52.48150,-1.90181
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:36
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