Postcard; the top of a chimney shaft at Chelsea Power House, circa 1900
Main details
Reference number | 2004/12550 |
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Description | This photographic postcard shows men standing on a chimneystack which, at the time, was the largest in the world. It was part of the Chelsea Power House built for the Underground Electric Railway. The power station was built at Chelsea Creek in 1902–5 and was commonly known as Lots Road. |
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Dates | circa 1900 |
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Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 88mmWidth 139mmItem content Attribute Value Text On top of a Chimney Shaft - The Largest Stacks in the World - (275 feet high with an internal diameter of 19 feet) Built by the Alphons Custodis Chimney Construction Co., Westminster, at the New Chelsea Power House for the Underground Electric Railways Co., of London Ltd. -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Publisher Unknown, circa 1900 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Kensington and Chelsea,