School Board Offices, Blackburn

These offices are now being erected on Library Street and Richmond Terrace, Blackburn. The design was chosen in competition, Mr. Murgatroyd, of Manchester, being called in to advise the Board on the merits of the various plans submitted. The building has an elevation designed to be in harmony with the Free Library On the opposite side of Library Street. The accommodation provided will be of a very ample character for all business appertaining to the School Board. The building will be faced externally with Yorkshire parpoints and have Yorkshire stone dressings. The roofs will be covered with green Velinheli slates and have red ridging. The floors throughout will be of concrete, with wood-block, granite, or mosaic finish. The ventilation, drainage and lighting have all been provided for on the most improved systems. [American Architect and Building News No 758 5 July 1890 page 14]

Reference           American Architect and Building News No 758 5 July 1890 page 14