John Charles Robinson was a prominent architect in Blackpool, serving as the Borough Architect from 1920 to 1944. He designed numerous iconic civic buildings, including schools, libraries, and recreational facilities. Blackpool Council has a new project on Church Street that bears his name.
Here is a list of some of the buildings that have benefitted from John Charles Robinson:
The shelter, Devonshire Square
Citadel 1924 Memorial Hall
Colonade, Blackpool promenade
Blackpool Zoo
Harrowside Pool and Bridge
North Shore Lift
Layton Square Toilet block
Stanley Buildings
Carleton Crematorium Gatehouse and Chapel
Little Bispham Tram Shelter
Blackpool Cricket Club
Stanley Park Golf Club
Stanley Park Café, Shelters and House
Solarium (now Solaris Centre)
St John’s Market
Municipal Offices
South Shore Open Air Baths
Derby Baths
Stanley School
Collegiate School
Highfield School
Technical College Palatine Road
Marton Library
Bispham Library
Layton Library
Highfield Library
Hawes Side Library
Squires Gate Bridge and Station
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