Portobello Power Station

Category

Library Item

Item no

4324

Title

Portobello Power Station

Description

A tram makes its way in front of the Power Station at Portobello, Edinburgh. The no.21 tram has an advert for ale on the side. The power station with its huge chimney towers behind it.

Artist / maker

Jamieson, J.

Date

1954

Size

20.9 x 15.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Portobello Power Station stood at the junction of Kings Road and Portobello High Street. The first plans for its construction were made in 1913 but were substantially delayed by the First World War. The first stage of the power station eventually opened by George V in 1923. From 1936 the power station served to heat the water of the adjacent outdoor swimming pool. Its large distinctive chimney was added in 1939. The building was demolished in the late 1970's.
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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Power stations

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

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