The Savoy Garage, King George Avenue, Blackpool

The Savoy Garage, King George Avenue, received the certification as part of English Heritage’s Motor Car Project, designed to recognise the impact of the motor car on the historic environment. The garage, which was built between 1914 and 1915, is an exceptionally rare example of an early covered car park on two levels with a lift.  Unlike many of its contemporaries, this garage has incurred minimal alteration overall and retains a wealth of original features, including an exceptionally rare motor car lift and turntable.  Research has confirmed that the Savoy Garage was built for the Savoy Hydro Hotel, located on the opposite side of King George Avenue, fronting Queen's Promenade.