2015
SJ3390 : Liverpool Pier Head, The Port of Liverpool Building
taken 10 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, England
This is 1 of 12 images, with title starting with Liverpool Pier in this square

Liverpool Pier Head, The Port of Liverpool Building
The Port of Liverpool Building was erected as the head office of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
A monumental structure in the Edwardian Baroque style with pediments and tall lantern towers, it has five storeys plus a basement and the principal elevation has thirteen bays with canted corners in the form of full height octagonal towers. The corner towers have tall glazed drums, with coupled Ionic columns supporting domes. The central dome is on a two stage drum and was introduced by the architect late in the design stage in response to the board's requirement that the building be given more architectural presence.
Designed by Briggs, Wolstenholme and Thorneley following an architectural competition in 1901, when completed, in 1907, the building was seen as a symbol of Liverpool's national importance, and of the role of the Board in service of the Empire. It is a grade II* listed building (English Heritage Building ID: 214149 Link
British Listed Buildings).
A monumental structure in the Edwardian Baroque style with pediments and tall lantern towers, it has five storeys plus a basement and the principal elevation has thirteen bays with canted corners in the form of full height octagonal towers. The corner towers have tall glazed drums, with coupled Ionic columns supporting domes. The central dome is on a two stage drum and was introduced by the architect late in the design stage in response to the board's requirement that the building be given more architectural presence.
Designed by Briggs, Wolstenholme and Thorneley following an architectural competition in 1901, when completed, in 1907, the building was seen as a symbol of Liverpool's national importance, and of the role of the Board in service of the Empire. It is a grade II* listed building (English Heritage Building ID: 214149 Link
