The Former Burton's Outfitters - Doulgas, Isle of Man - Art Deco - Art Nouveau on Waymarking.com

The former Burton's outfitters on Victoria Street in Douglas is of a classic Art Deco design.

In 'An introduction An Introduction to the Architecture of the Isle of Man by Patricia Tutt the building is described as follows:
'Classic Art Deco stepped and zig-zag details in the parapet - which is clearly showing its age. The alternating height of the cladding panel courses is another feature. His and hers foundation stones can be seen in the stall risers beside the doors. Narrow bands of the same iconic fluting as seen on Woolworths, but here in Burmantoft's falence.'

'Designed by architect Harry Wilson in 1929. This property is typical of the style of the Burton's buildings, which has been described as 'always instantly recognisable". The original plans were initially submitted in 1927 and revised in 1929. It was a three-storey building on a prime corner site. It is very much an Art Deco building, which was the modern style of the twenties and thirties. The façade's to Victoria Street and Duke Street are in white faience style which was once commonplace in Douglas, but now there are few remaining examples (the old Strand Cinema, the old Crescent Cinema). The faience style originated in Chicago and came to the Isle of Man through Liverpool, which was the main importer from Chicago. The design was fashionable in a lot of seaside towns.

The shopfront is separated from the upper floors by a large horizontal band, which is topped with a cornice. This band has been further accentuated by later alterations to the shopfront glazing. Above, the windows are arranged in long vertical bays, which span the two storeys but which are separated by panels at floor level. The majority of the windows on each elevation are highlighted with a decorative frame. The Duke Street and Victoria Street elevations extend above the second floor to create a parapet wall, which are decorated with stylised pediments.'
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An Introduction to the Architecture of the Isle of Man by Patricia Tutt (ISBN:978-907945-10-6)

Style: Art Deco Structure Type: Commercial/Retail Architect: Harry Wilson (Leeds) Date Built: 1929 Supporting references: Not listed

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