Columbia Wharf

Columbia Wharf and Nelson House (left) as viewed from Westferry Circus, December 2015

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

The building was originally designed for the Patent Ventilating Granary Co. In 1914[2] the building was adaptated for more general use, such as storage of tea, coffee, cocoa and dried fruits.[1]

Modern conversion

It was in use up until 1976.[1] It has since been turned into housing with part being incorporated into the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Banerjee, Jacqueline. "Columbia Wharf". Victorian Web. George P. Landow. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Rankin, Stuart. "Shipyards, Granaries and Wharves". Southwark Council.org. Southwark Council. Retrieved 22 November 2015.

Coordinates: 51°30′18″N 0°02′00″W / 51.5050°N 0.0334°W / 51.5050; -0.0334

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