Comprises plans regarding Borough Road Building. The plans predominantly cover the following periods: 1950s, late 1960s, early 1990s, 2007-2012. There are 40 hard copy plans and 28 digital plans.
Plans of Borough Road building
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- Dates of Creationc.1900-2012
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description68 plans
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Administrative / Biographical History
103 Borough Road was purchased 1891 to provide accommodation for the Borough Polytechnic Institute, which opened on 30th September 1892. The building was extensively refurbished by Rowland Plumbe. In 1908 the Edric Hall was added to the side of the main building, providing examination and entertainment space. In the late 1920s the building was once again altered, this time by W Courtenay Le Maitre, with new floor levels and façade, and an extra storey added. The building and new facilities were officially opened by the Duke of York on 20th February 1930. Further refurbishment work was carried out in the 1950s after bomb attacks during the Second World War. During the 1960s plans were drawn up for the Tower and Extension Blocks which adjoined Borough Road Building and were completed in 1969.