Ship Canal House, Grade II listed building on King Street, Manchester, England.
The limestone structure rises 46 meters high with 11 floors, featuring square windows, roof sculptures, and a prominent colonnade of coupled columns.
The Manchester Ship Canal Company commissioned this building as their headquarters in 1927, marking a period of industrial growth in the northern England.
The building combines neo-classical architecture with Art Deco and Edwardian Baroque elements, representing the evolving architectural styles of early 20th century Britain.
The front facade utilizes high-grade stone materials, while the sides and rear employ different construction materials to maintain cost efficiency.
A statue of Neptune stands at the top of the building's balustrade, making it distinguishable among Manchester's commercial structures.
Location: Manchester
Architects: Harry S. Fairhurst
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 53.48070,-2.24310
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:01
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