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Foundations JLP01_08_057339
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER. Looking north-east over the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) Building during construction, showing the ground floor slab over the deep basement section.
The caption beneath the corresponding print of this image reads: " Foreground columns ready to receive floor slab were built off an existing air raid shelter roof. Weitz G60 and Buildmaster Tower Cranes are in use over the deep basement and shelter roof sections respectively. Concrete mixing plant can be seen in the right of the photograph."
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This print captures the early stages of construction for the iconic Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS) Building in Manchester. Taken from a north-east perspective, the image showcases the impressive scale and ambition of this 1960s office development. The focus of the photograph lies on the ground floor slab, which is being meticulously constructed over a deep basement section. In an intriguing twist, foreground columns are seen rising from an existing air raid shelter roof, demonstrating resourcefulness and adaptability in design. Two towering cranes dominate the skyline - Weitz G60 and Buildmaster Tower Cranes - as they diligently oversee different sections of this ambitious project. The Weitz G60 crane gracefully hovers above the deep basement area while its counterpart stands tall over the shelter roof section. Intriguingly, to the right of this bustling scene, a concrete mixing plant can be spotted amidst all the construction activity. This serves as a reminder that every detail was carefully considered during this building's creation. This historic image not only offers us a glimpse into Manchester's architectural past but also highlights how innovative engineering techniques were employed to bring such grand visions to life. It is truly remarkable to witness these foundations taking shape before our eyes, symbolizing progress and growth in urban development.
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