Water Office, viewed from across the street; facing the entrance
Water Office, 1 Donegall Square, Belfast

The Water Office is a former warehouse at 1 Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland, that is listed by the Northern Ireland Department for Communities at grade B1, citing both "Historic Interest" and "Architectural Interest".[1]

History

It was built between 1860 and 1879 in an Italian Gothic style to the designs of William H. Lynn for Richardson Sons and Owden, linen merchants. It became the offices of the Belfast City and District Water Commissioners in the late 1930s.[2] It was badly damaged by German bombing during World War II and was refurbished by Marks & Spencer in the 1980s which continues to occupy the building.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ The Water Office. Culture Northern Ireland. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 HB26/50/015. Department for Communities. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  3. ↑ Richardson & Owden's Warehouse. Victorian Web, 13 September 2006. Retrieved 29 January 2018.

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