Avon House, Bristol
| Avon House | |
|---|---|
 Seen from St James Barton | |
  Shown within Bristol | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Address | St. James Barton |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | UK |
| Coordinates | 51°27′32″N 2°35′31″W / 51.459°N 2.592°WCoordinates: 51°27′32″N 2°35′31″W / 51.459°N 2.592°W |
| Construction started | 1969[1] |
| Completed | 1972[1] |
| Renovated | 2004[1] |
| Height | 60 m (200 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 18[1] |
The former Avon House is an 18-storey building, one of the tallest structures in central Bristol, England. It was built speculatively and used initially by the former Avon County Council from 1973.[1] When that body was abolished in 1996 the building was used by Bristol City Council staff for a number of years before the building became redundant.[2] It has since been converted into an hotel.[3][4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Avon House". Skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ↑ Shorney, Jonathan (3 July 1997). "Homely new life for old council's eyesore offices". Western Daily Press. Bristol United Press. p. 10. Retrieved 17 November 2011. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Staff (13 October 1999). "Tower block's new role". Bristol Evening Post, archived at LexisNexis. Bristol United Press. p. 5. Retrieved 17 November 2011. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Premier Inn Bristol City Centre". premierinn.com. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
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