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Edward Salomons 
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Edward Salomons (1828–1906) was an English architect based in Manchester, active in the late 19th century.[2] He is known for his architecture in the Gothic Revival and Italianate styles.
Edward Salomons | |
|---|---|
 Manchester Reform Club, Salomon's "best city-centre building"[1] | |
| Born | 1828 London |
| Died | 12 May 1906 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Parent | Henry Moses Salomons & Priscilla Lucas |
| Buildings | Manchester Jewish Museum, Manchester Reform Club, New West End Synagogue |
His prominent commissions in Manchester include the Manchester Jewish Museum (1875),[3] the Manchester Reform Club (1870–1871),[4] described by Claire Hartwell, in her Manchester Pevsner City Guide, as Salomon's "best city-centre building",[1] the former Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings Bank (1872),[5] and the now-demolished Exhibition Hall, built for the city's Art Treasures Exhibition (1857).[6] In London, he assisted with the design of the Agnew Gallery on Old Bond Street (1876) and the New West End Synagogue (1863).[7]
References edit
- ^ a b Hartwell 2001, pp. 167–8.
- ^ "Edward Salomons". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ Historic England. "Manchester Jewish Museum (Grade II*) (1208472)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "Former Reform Club Manchester (Grade II*) (1282987)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings Bank (Grade II) (1208106)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ Parkinson-Bailey 2000, p. 77.
- ^ Historic England. "New West End Synagogue (1264769)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
Sources edit
- Hartwell, Claire (2001). Manchester. Pevsner Architectural Guides. New Haven, Us and London: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-09666-8. OCLC 754885893.
- Parkinson-Bailey, John J. (2000). Manchester: An Architectural History. Manchester: Manchester University Press. ISBN 978-0-719-05606-2. OCLC 490960269.
External links edit
- Architects of Greater Manchester (1800-1940) Edward Salomons entry