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" 16 COOK STREET " , LIVERPOOL.

16 COOK STREET IS THE WORLD'S SECOND GLASS CURTAINED WALLED BUILDING. DESIGNED BY PETER ELLIS IN 1866. IT IS A GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING.

BUILT 2 YEARS AFTER HIS WELL KNOWN WORK AT ORIEL CHAMBERS IN WATER STREET.

IT HAS A CAST IRON FRAME WITH STONE CLADDING AND BRICK TO THE SIDES.IT IS IMPORTANT FOR IT'S EARLY USE OF IRON FRAMING.

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Taken on November 21, 2019