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| Location: | 22A and 24 Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
| OS grid reference: | SJ 344 906 |
| Built: | 1864–65 |
| Built for: | Sir William Brown |
| Architect: | Sir James Picton |
| Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Designated: | 14 March 1975 |
| Reference #: | 1206475 |
The Temple is an office building located at 22A and 24 Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England.
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The Temple was constructed in 1864–65.[1] It was built for the banker Sir William Brown and designed by Sir James Picton.[2] Leading from the rear of the building were two brick ranges with large windows. The west range has been converted into flats; the east range has been demolished, and was replaced in 2001 by a new building.[3]
The building is in stone, with a grey granite basement and a lead roof. It has three storeys plus a basement and an attic. The entrance front on Dale Street has seven bays and a curved bay leading round into Princess Street on the left corner. The surround to the round-arched entrance is rusticated.[1] Over the entrance is a carving of four hands, clasped together, and the words "Harmony Becomes Brothers".[2] Also in the ground floor is a Tuscan colonnade, a panelled frieze and a cornice. The first floor is rusticated, and above the entrance is a segmental-headed window surmounted by arms. Above this on the second floor is a round-headed window with flat Ionic pilasters. Rising over this is a two-stage tower with a lead cupola and finials. The building has a Mansard roof. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.[1]