Vantage Quay and Jacksons Warehouse
Introduction
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Vantage Quay and Jacksons Warehouse
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 24 Mar 2015
Originally called the Rochdale Canal Warehouse, Jackson's Warehouse (also known as Jacksons Warehouse) was built in 1836 on a small arm from the Rochdale Canal in central Manchester. A photograph at The Manchester Local Image Collection http://images.manchester.gov.uk/Display.php?session=pass&irn=14002 shows it still in use as a warehouse as late as 1961. Like other warehouses in central Manchester, it features 'shipping holes' at canal level on its main elevation. These allowed direct access into the building so that canal boats could unload under cover. Jackson’s Warehouse is a Grade II* listed building.( http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-457770-former-rochdale-canal-warehouse- British Listed Buildings). In 2003, it was converted into residential accommodation and a restaurant (http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=1102 Engineering Timelines).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.481378
Longitude
-2.23051