Building record MYO4824 - 20 Blossom St, formerly Forsselius Garage

Summary

Garage built between 1938 and 1963, later converted to a public house and it is now part of the York Premier Lodge.

Location

Grid reference SE 5968 5140 (point)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Garage built between 1938 and 1963, later converted to a public house and it is now part of the York Premier Lodge. The garage was of two storeys, with a cental three storey clock tower, it was built of brick with stucco to the ground-floor and clock tower, the roof was of slate. The ground-floor showroom windows were divided by pilasters, with a frieze above containing the words " Wolsley", "Forsselius Ltd" and "Morris" on either side of the clock tower which had the name "Forsselius" above the door.

613515 Architectural Survey Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey
BF109252 Forsselius Garage, Blossom Street, York

Information derived from NMR


NMR, NMR data (Unassigned). SYO2214.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unassigned: NMR. NMR data.

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2020 5:29PM

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