Building Name

Barton Power Station Canteen

Date
1933
District/Town
Barton, Stretford
County/Country
GMCA, England
Client
City of Manchester Electricity Committee
Work
New Build
Status
Demolished

A single storey structure 90 feet by 56 feet situated in a small spinney between the power station and Redcliffe Road. Built on the “All Electric” principal, with the whole of the cooking, water heating room-warming and lighting being done using electricity. The kitchen equipment was designed to provide cooked meals for 200 workpeople and 20 staff. [Manchester Guardian 26 January 1933 page 11]

Reference           Manchester Guardian 26 January 1933 page 11 – official opening