What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Solaris Centre. Opened in 1938 as the Harrowside Solarium it incorporated a winter garden, sun lounge and palm court style care. This distinctive art deco landmark was designed by J.C. Robinson, Chief Architect to Blackpool Corporation. The building was transformed in 2004 into an environmental centre of excellence. Recorded plaque organisation: Blackpool Civic Trust.
Why this person mattered
The Solaris Centre, originally opened in 1938 as the Harrowside Solarium, is a distinctive art deco landmark designed by J.C. Robinson; it has served various purposes, from health and leisure to environmental education, reflecting changes in public health trends and community priorities over the decades.
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