Plaza Ballroom, 29 Oxford Street, Manchester

In 1924 Philip Frankenburg established a “Billiards Lounge” at the junction of Oxford Street and St James Street.  In 1927 plans were approved for conversion of (part of) the billiard hall into a ballroom. 

MANCHESTER - Plans have been approved for conversion of billiard hall into ball-room at Oxford Street and St. James Street, for P. Frankenburg. [Architect and Building News vol 117 17 June 1927 page 1028]

MANCHESTER - The contracts for a ball-room for Mr. Frankenburgb, Prince's Billiard Lounge, havebeen placed as follows: General contractor, Mr. C. D. Hallett, of Wellington Street Saw Mills, Stockport steelwork Messrs. E. Wood & Co, Ltd., Trafford Park, Manchester. Plans were prepared by Messrs. Drury and Gomersall, architects and surveyors, Imperial Buildings Oxford Street, Manchester. [Architect and Building News 4 November 1927 page 742]

Reference    Architect and Building News vol 117 17 June 1927 page 1028
Reference    Architect and Building News 4 November 1927 page 742