Reconstruction of Portobello Power Station

Category

Library Item

Item no

4327

Title

Reconstruction of Portobello power station, view from north west

Description

An architectural drawing of Portobello Power Station, Edinburgh. The building has a tall central chimney with many other levels of buildings situated around it.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1930

Size

19.5 x 25.7 cm

Type

Pencil work

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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