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(Pioneer House)

Two Bust Portraits at Pioneer House

artist unknown
1880

Description

Two roundels with busts above the entrance. We have not found who the both men are.

Dewsbury - Two Bust Portraits at Pioneer House

Information Sign

Blue plaque:

DEWSBURY PIONEERS
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY LTD
CENTRAL STORES
Designed by Holtom and Fox and opened in 1880. Departmental shops were on the ground floor, library, conversation rooms and offices on first floor, and an industrial hall (1500 seats) on second floor. Further extensions northwards were added in 1896 and 1916.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Historic England, Former Co-Operative Society Building (Pioneer House) .

Locatie (N 53°41'34" - W 1°37'47") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh232; Photograph: 17 June 2023
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