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Portobello Power Station
Unknown, 1930, Photograph
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Portobello Power Station
Portobello Power Station
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Item no
4299
Title
Portobello Power Station
Description
An image of Portobello Power Station, Edinburgh with its row of many chimneys. The stone and brick building has a large arched window with louvers on the side. Two men and a woman can be seen standing by the road outside.
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Unknown
Date
1930
Size
10 x 14.2 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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