Sackville Street Building, Grade II listed university building in Manchester, England
The Sackville Street Building rises twelve floors high with French Renaissance architectural features, detailed stonework, and terracotta decorations across its exterior walls.
Construction started in 1895 for the Manchester Municipal Technical School, with the building opening its doors in 1902 under Prime Minister Arthur Balfour's attendance.
The structure contains the Godlee Observatory on its roof, which remains active through the Manchester Astronomical Society for scientific research and observations.
The building uses an alphabetical floor system from BA to L, houses multiple lecture theaters, and contains the extensive Joule Library for student research.
The top floor was initially designed to include a swimming pool but structural limitations led to its conversion into a gymnasium and later an examination hall.
Location: Manchester
Architectural style: French Renaissance architecture
Floors above the ground: 12
GPS coordinates: 53.47733,-2.23380
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:07
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