Columbia Wharf
| Columbia Wharf, Rotherhithe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | wharf converted to hotel |
| Address | 265 Rotherhithe Street |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′15″N 0°02′03″W / 51.504199°N 0.034084°W |
| Construction started | 1976 |
| Owner | Hilton Worldwide |
Columbia Wharf was the first set of buildings in a British port designed for grain storage.[1] It was built by James Edmeston, the Victorian hymnwriter, on the banks of the River Thames in Rotherhithe in 1864.[1] It is located to the south of Cuckold's Point and the north of Nelson Dock Pier.
In 1914[2] the building was adaptated for more general use, such as storage of tea, coffee, cocoa and dried fruits.[1][3][4]
Modern conversion
It was in use up until 1976.[1] The façade remains, but it has since been turned into housing with part being incorporated into the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Banerjee, Jacqueline. "Columbia Wharf". Victorian Web. George P. Landow. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ Rankin, Stuart. "Shipyards, Granaries and Wharves". Southwark Council.org. Southwark Council. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ British Listed Buildings
- ↑ New plans for the Hilton Hotel on Rotherhithe Street
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