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Gelston Point Also known as Watney Street Market Stage 2 Block 7

 

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  • Gelston Point was, at the time, the tallest council block to be demolished in London.
  • The demolition of it allowed the renovation of Winterton Point, now renamed Winterton House, to proceed thanks to the cost savings of having only one tower to maintain.

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Main Contractor
F.G Minter

Reference Data

Reference No.
614
First Uploaded
19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date
25-04-2012
 

Building Location

Address
Commercial Road, Whitechapel, London. E1 2NE
Council
Tower Hamlets
County
London
Region
London
Country
United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status
Demolished
Proposal date
1966
Construction start date
1969
Completion date
1970
Demolition Date
1996

Roof Height (AGL)
71.00

Total Floors (O.G)
24

Market Data

Primary Use
Residential

Flats
95

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