Series 7 - Elephant House

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ARC/7

Title

Elephant House

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  • 1937-1971 (Creation)

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2 boxes

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Internal transfer

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The existing 1868 Elephant House at London Zoo was demolished and the foundations laid for a new Elephant House; however work stopped in 1939 because of the outbreak of World War II and the Tecton designed Elephant House was never built. A new building designed by Casson Conder and partners was completed in 1965.

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Open

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  • English

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        Archivist's note

        Used to be GB 0814 SBC

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