
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: The Customs House 1837 This is one of Middlesbrough's oldest buildings. It was designed by George Burlison in the Greek Revival style as the home of the Middlesbrough Exchange Association. It became the Customs House in 1886 during the period when Middlesbrough's trade was at its peak. Recorded plaque organisation: Middlesbrough Heritage.
George Burlison was a notable architect who designed significant buildings in Middlesbrough, including the Customs House in 1837, which originally served as the home of the Middlesbrough Exchange Association and later became crucial for the town’s booming trade.
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