The New Birmingham c. 1964

Project 19

Location	St Martin's Circus Ringway
1964 Status	Complete
2014 Status	Demolished
Name	St Martin's House

St Martin's House was a feature of the city skyline for many years.  Close to the old Bull Ring outdoor market, it provided a modern contrast to the nearby church, as did the Selfridges store which stood in its place in 2014.  It was demolished as part of the construction of the new Bullring.



St Martin's House under construction, c. 1961.  Photo by Leonard Stace.




Ramp to Park Street Car Park, already open in c. 1961.  Photo by Leonard Stace.




Completed St Martin's House, c. 1962.  Picture from the Geoff Thompson Archive.




The well remembered Schweppes sign, St Martin's House, by night.  Picture from the Geoff Thompson Archive.




Former site of St Martin's House, June 2014

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