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Framed Print of Crane operator JLP01_08_060070
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER. Bill Whelan, a Weitz G.60 tower crane driver, posed on the construction site of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS). Building in front of a view across Manchester, June 1961.
In 1959, the Laing Company began work on the construction of two office blocks for the Co-operative Society in Manchester. The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower was over 350ft high when completed in 1962, and was the tallest office block in the country at the time. On an adjacent site, a smaller 14-storey high office block for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) was constructed simultaneously. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive
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Framed Prints featuring historic images like 'Crane operator JLP01_08_060070' from the Historic England Archive, showcasing a Weitz G.60 tower crane driver at the Co-operative Insurance Society construction site in Manchester, perfect for home decor and office art, adding a touch of nostalgia and industrial charm to any room.
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Image Download - Download high-resolution image of a crane operator at the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) construction site in Manchester, England. The photograph, JLP01_08_060070, is part of the Historic England Archive and available for Creative Use, Editorial Use and Personal Use under license.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")
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