Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
14/04/1992
Date of Amendment
14/04/1992
Name of Property
Paragon Electrical Shop
History
Two-storey shop of c1900.
Exterior
Slate roof, rendered upper floor with brick dressings. Single central window in first floor. On ground floor, contemporary shopfront. At ends, panelled classically derived pilasters support shallow entablature (sunblind below), below which is fascia board with incised gilded lettering ‘Paragon’, and floral decoration. Ventilation grille below fascia board; shop windows with elongated shafts and curvaceous art nouveau style brackets. Windows have curved panes flanking recessed art nouveau arched central door with art nouveau glazing having etched glass with inscription ‘Paragon’. Floor of recess has mosaic paving also with inscription ‘Paragon’.
To R of shopfront recessed entrance to accommodation above shop.
Reason for designation
Listed for special interest of shopfront.
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