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Solaris Centre blue plaque

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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.

From the Open Plaques record 33014

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