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Building proposed to be erected in the Alexandra-Park, Muswell-Hill, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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Building proposed to be erected in the Alexandra-Park, Muswell-Hill, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Building proposed to be erected in the Alexandra-Park, Muswell-Hill, 1864. 'The directors [of the Alexandra Park Company] have entered into a contract with Messrs. Kelk and Lucas for this structure, which has been designed by Messrs. Alfred Meeson and John Johnson. Considering that the architects have had to deal exclusively with the materials of the International Exhibition building of 1862, they have managed successfully to give it entirely new features. The length of the nave will be 895 ft., the central transept 426 ft., and the smaller transepts 314 ft...The general arrangement...includes concert-rooms, theatres, orchestra, and picture-galleries. There will be a terrace running the whole length of the front of the building, commanding views extending into the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire...provision will be made for a general railway terminus...which will be united with all the great main lines...the management propose to utilise the park by the encouragement of outdoor sports and amusements. The directors appear to be taking active steps to secure "healthy recreation and rational amusement" for the north side of London, which contains a population four times greater than that of the south'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the grandeur and ambition of a proposed building in Alexandra Park, Muswell Hill in 1864. Designed by architects Alfred Meeson and John Johnson, the structure was set to be an impressive 895 ft long with elaborate features inspired by the materials of the International Exhibition building of 1862.
The building's design included concert rooms, theatres, orchestra pits, and picture galleries, showcasing a blend of innovation and elegance. A terrace running along the front offered breathtaking views extending into multiple counties surrounding London.
The directors of the Alexandra Park Company aimed to provide "healthy recreation and rational amusement" for the densely populated north side of London through this project. The inclusion of outdoor sports facilities and amusements highlighted their commitment to enhancing public leisure opportunities.
With plans for a general railway terminus connecting to major main lines, this proposed building symbolized progress and modernity in urban development during the Victorian era. Mason Jackson's meticulous capture immortalizes not just a physical structure but also a vision for community enrichment that continues to inspire generations.
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