Architect: W. James Hindle Year: 1839 Selected bibliographical references Bradford Observer 16 Jun 1836, p. 6 Leeds Intelligencer 30 Jun 1838, p. 8; 15 Dec 1838, p. 5 Sheffield Iris 14 Jun 1846, p. 3 History Opened: 1 Jan 1839 Demolished: c.1912 This was not a purpose-built office, although the first occupants of these public rooms (later known as the Commerce Building) were the post office, a subscription library and news-room, and later by a variety of institutions and businesses. In c.1870 the portico was removed as part of a road-widening scheme: the supporting columns were re-erected in Locke Park where they remain today. |