Columbia Wharf, Rotherhithe
| Columbia Wharf, Rotherhithe | |
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| General information | |
| Type | wharf |
| Address | 265 Rotherhithe Street |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′15″N 0°02′01″W / 51.504206°N 0.033546°W |
| Construction started | 1864 |
| Completed | 1991 |
Columbia Wharf (variant spelling Colombia Wharf), a listed building on the south bank of the River Thames, was the first grain silo in a British port. Built in 1864, it was designed by architect and hymnwriter James Edmeston for G & I L Green's Patent Ventilating Grain Company. It is located in Rotherhithe, south of Cuckold's Point and north of Nelson Dock Pier. Canada Wharf was added to the complex in 1870-1.[1] The complex, including a former engine house and boiler to the south, was listed as a Grade II building in 1983.[2]
In 1914[3] the building was adapted for more general use, such as storage of tea, coffee, cocoa and dried fruits.[4][5][6]
Modern conversion and use
It was in use up until 1976.[1] The façade remains, but it has since been turned into housing with part being incorporated into the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside.[4]
References
- ^ a b Craig, Charles; Diprose, Graham; Seaborne, Mike; Ellmers, Chris; Werner, Alex (2009). London's Changing Riverscape: Panoramas from London Bridge to Greenwich. London: Francis Lincoln Ltd. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-7112-2941-9.
- ^ "Historic England". Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Rankin, Stuart. "Shipyards, Granaries and Wharves". Southwark Council.org. Southwark Council. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ a b Banerjee, Jacqueline. "Columbia Wharf". Victorian Web. George P. Landow. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ British Listed Buildings
- ^ New plans for the Hilton Hotel on Rotherhithe Street