Penzance Construction
Memories of Penzance
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Public Property
Forum about historical facts surrounding Penzance Public Buildings
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Jubilee Pool
Jubilee Bathing Pools was opened in June 1930. The whole town celebrated this marvellous achievement. Thousands of people came for the opening day.
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Wharf, Docks and Promenade
History surrounding the seafront of Penzance over the years
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Building Parc Wartha Estate 1930
The tender was set out for a contractor to build one of the first working men's housing estates in Penzance. The date was February 1930
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Building Penalverne Estate 1932
Penalverne Estate was built in the early 1930s. The entire land was purchased from Col. Bolitho for £8,000 in March 1932.
You can see pictures here
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Building of Treneere Estate
Built on the grounds of Treneere Manor at a at cost of £146,000 in April 1937. The land was rumoured to be purchased for as little as £8,000. Built by contractors E. Dennis and son, and the roads and sewers by contractors Northcott and Sons of Exeter.
Visit the Treneere photo album
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Constructions, demolitions and fires
Constructions and demolitions over the years in Penzance
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