Baltic Exchange (building)
Former building which was located at 24–28 St Mary Axe in London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Baltic Exchange was an important listed building and historic landmark at 24–28 St Mary Axe in the City of London, occupied by the Baltic Exchange, a market for shipping, marine insurance, and information on maritime transportation. The building was known to architectural historians for its cathedral-like trading hall and the Baltic Exchange Memorial Glass, a stained glass war memorial.[1]
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Baltic Exchange | |
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General information | |
Status | Damaged |
Type | Office |
Location | St Mary Axe London, EC3 |
Coordinates | 51.5146°N 0.0807°W / 51.5146; -0.0807 |
Completed | 1903 |
Destroyed | 10 April 1992 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Smith and Wimble |
Main contractor | George Trollope & Sons |
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It was severely damaged by an IRA bombing in 1992 and between 1995 and 1998 was demolished. The site is now occupied by 30 St Mary Axe ("The Gherkin");[2] the stained glass survived and can be seen at the National Maritime Museum.