Children’s Play Shelter. David Lewis Recreation Ground Blackley

In a competition for architects' designs for the intended library and public hall at Blackley, a committee of the Manchester Corporation has awarded the first premium to Mr John Gibbons, of Cross street, Manchester. The step taken has met with the approval of Mr. Levy, as representing David Lewis's Trustees (who are defraying the cost of the Hall), and a letter has been received from him offering also to provide for the cost of a children's shelter in the adjacent playground, estimated at £750. [Building News 8 December 1899 Page 765]

Reference           Manchester City News 5 May 1900 Page 8 (Tenders)