Dwelling House and Shop 66 George Street Altrincham

This building occupies a prominent position in George-street, Altrincham and has been built for Mr J G Richmond who is resident in the neighbourhood. The lower portion is selected white ends with stock dressings and the upper (as shown) in the old black and white style. The contract for £557 was let to Mr Martin Stone, builder, Altrincham, and the architects are Messrs Tate and Popplewell of Manchester.

It  is  a  striking  landmark  along  the  high  street,  a  three  storey  black and  white  structure  with  a  combination  of  tripartite/corbelled  bay  and  timber framed mullion and transom windows.  The roof is multi pitched with decorative ridge tiles and timber barge boards. 

Reference           Builder 21 May 1881: Page 643 with illustration