Columbia Wharf, Rotherhithe

Columbia Wharf, Rotherhithe
General information
Type wharf
Address 265 Rotherhithe Street
Town or city London
Country United Kingdom
Coordinates 51°30′15″N 0°02′01″W / 51.504206°N 0.033546°W / 51.504206; -0.033546
Construction started 1864
Completed 1991

Columbia Wharf (variant spelling Colombia Wharf), a listed building on the south bank of the River Thames, was the first grain silo in a British port. Built in 1864, it was designed by architect and hymnwriter James Edmeston for G & I L Green's Patent Ventilating Grain Company. It is located in Rotherhithe, south of Cuckold's Point and north of Nelson Dock Pier. Canada Wharf was added to the complex in 1870-1.[1] The complex, including a former engine house and boiler to the south, was listed as a Grade II building in 1983.[2]

In 1914[3] the building was adapted for more general use, such as storage of tea, coffee, cocoa and dried fruits.[4][5][6]

Modern conversion and use

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.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Craig, Charles; Diprose, Graham; Seaborne, Mike; Ellmers, Chris; Werner, Alex (2009). London's Changing Riverscape: Panoramas from London Bridge to Greenwich. London: Francis Lincoln Ltd. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-7112-2941-9.
  2. ↑ "Historic England". Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Rankin, Stuart. "Shipyards, Granaries and Wharves". Southwark Council.org. Southwark Council. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 Banerjee, Jacqueline. "Columbia Wharf". Victorian Web. George P. Landow. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  5. ↑ British Listed Buildings
  6. ↑ New plans for the Hilton Hotel on Rotherhithe Street
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