Congregational Chapel, Derby
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Congregational Chapel was designed by architect Henry Isaac Stevens
and was built in 1843. It stood on the corner of Traffic Street and London Road. Built in a classical style, but incorporating Greek architectural touches, the chapel was extremely popular with worshippers.
The chapel was converted to the Colesium Cinema in 1934. It was in direct competition with the Odeon (now Zanzibar nightclub) and was virtually opposite its biggest rival.
The building was closed in August 1961 when plans for the widening of Traffic Street were approved. It was demolished in early 1962, and no trace of the building remains today.
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
Congregational Chapel was designed by architect Henry Isaac Stevens
Henry Isaac Stevens
Henry Isaac Stevens was an architect based in Derby. He was born in London, in 1806, and died in 1873. In the late 1850s he changed his name to Isaac Henry Stevens.-Family:His parents were Isaac Stevens and Elizabeth Young....
and was built in 1843. It stood on the corner of Traffic Street and London Road. Built in a classical style, but incorporating Greek architectural touches, the chapel was extremely popular with worshippers.
The chapel was converted to the Colesium Cinema in 1934. It was in direct competition with the Odeon (now Zanzibar nightclub) and was virtually opposite its biggest rival.
The building was closed in August 1961 when plans for the widening of Traffic Street were approved. It was demolished in early 1962, and no trace of the building remains today.