Union Club, St Petersgate, Stockport

STOCKPORT - A new non-political club is to be erected at Stockport in St. Peter's gate, and it is to be known as the Union Club. A limited competition has been held, and the design submitted by Mr. G. H. Willoughby, architect, has been chosen for erection. The style of architecture id Queen Anne, and the estimated cost is £10,000. The building will provide accommodation comprising billiard room, to hold two tables, and lighted from the top by lantern lights, 30 feet 6in. square; club room 50 feet by 21 feet 6in. with an open timber roof; dining- room 24 feet by 17 feet 6in; with kitchen, bed rooms, butler's pantry, and caretaker's residence. The interior fittings will be of yellow pine stained and varnished. [Building News 24 October 1884 page 664]

Reference        Building News 24 October 1884 page 664