Civic Buildings, Mount Street, Manchester

CIVIC BUILDING, MANCHESTER - This building, which is close to Manchester Town Hall was erected for J W Makant Esq. The contract was executed by Messrs W Southern and Sons of Salford. The general arrangement is as follows: The basement is arranged as a warehouse, all well- lighted with upright and deck lights; strong rooms, lavatories etc. are provided. The ground floor contains a central corridor and a series of offices with strong rooms etc. To Mount Street, and also to the corner of Lloyd Street, shops are arranged. The upper floors are arranged as offices. The top floor contains lavatories and closet accommodation, coal stores, etc. Rainhill stone has been used for external masonry. A stone staircase with passenger lift is provided. The turret dome is copper covered. [British Architect 28 October 1904 Page 312]

Reference           British Architect 28 October 1904 Page 312 with illustration