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HER Number:MYO4563
Type of record:Monument
Name: FESTIVAL CONCERT ROOM

Summary

Built in 1825 to designs by P Atkinson Junior and R H Sharp. The concert room was capable of seating 1700 persons. Built of brick. In the 20th century the concert room was gutted and offices built within it. At the same time an extra story was added to the range on the street frontage. Demolished in 1974.

Grid Reference:SE 5995 5214
Map Sheet:SE55SE
Parish:York, City of York, North Yorkshire
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Monument Type(s)

  • ASSEMBLY ROOMS (Built, Early 19th Century - 1825 AD to 1825 AD)
  • LECTURE THEATRE (Built, Early 19th Century - 1825 AD to 1825 AD)
  • OFFICE (Late 19th Century to 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1974 AD)

Full description

NMR Information:

No further description provided.

Alternate Name (Alternative) MUSEUM STREET ROOMS
Alternate Name (Latest) MUSEUM CHAMBERS

Related event: (UID 613515) INVESTIGATION BY RCHME/EH ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Architectural Survey
14-NOV-1995 - 14-NOV-1995

Related records

MYO1074Related to: CURATORS HOUSE (Building)
MYO4560Related to: Museum Gardens (Monument)
MYO1076Related to: OBSERVATORY (Building)
MYO1069Related to: YORKSHIRE MUSEUM, TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL AND ST MARYS ABBEY REMAINS (Building)