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Hanover Building

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Hanover Building — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Hanover Building is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hanover Building is a Grade II office building in the NOMA district of Manchester, England.

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Background

Architecture

Hanover was built between 1905 and was officially open in 1907. The building was listed as a Grade II building in 1988. Hanover is forged from two original buildings, E Block, a Co-operative Wholesale Society drapery warehouse constructed in 1904 and Hanover, added in 1909 to create 100000 sqft of office and additional warehouse space. It was designed by Co-operative Wholesale Society architect F. E. L. Harris and was built using the newest construction techniques of its time. Over 1.5 million bricks were used during construction and the overall construction cost was £50,000 (). Hanover is a good example of Edwardian Baroque architecture, constructed in red brick with polished granite and…

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Coordinates
53.4864, -2.2405
District
Manchester
Parish
Manchester, unparished area
Postcode
M4 3BG
Parliamentary constituency
Manchester Central
Phone
+44 161 605 8200
Established
1907

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanover Building?
Hanover Building is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M4 3BG), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
When was Hanover Building built?
Built or established in 1907.
Who owns Hanover Building?
Hanover Building is owned by NOMA.
Is Hanover Building a listed building?
Hanover Building is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Hanover Building?
Drivers can navigate to postcode M4 3BG. It sits within the Manchester Central parliamentary constituency.