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Location before construction of Bennett Building c 1920
Description from the National Historic nomination
Description from the National Historic nomination
Described in 1983: The Bennett Building is a one story, rectangular shaped structure with a three-bay front. It has a flat roof with a parapet across its Strand facade. The front facade of the building is finished in red and dark brown glazed raked brick. The brick parapet is detailed with three recessed panels. The storefront windows at either side of the building are fixed with the two storefront entrances being provided in the central recessed bay. Above the storefront windows are mezzanine windows. A simple, classical cornice caps the mezzanine windows. The base of the store front windows are detailed with honey brown and black glazed tiles. Harry Bennett came to St Helens in September 1909, and opened a barber shop, confectionery and pool and card room on lower Strand. Built in 1929.
J.E. Doughty designed this building for Bennett on upper Strand.
1941
L-R: Bob Hanisch, Mother & Dad Hanisch
Von Smith Aerial circa 1955
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