The old Peppers Garage on Albion Street in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
This structure was built behind John Pepper's Picadilly Car Showroom on one of the main thoroughfares of the town, Picadilly.
This building dates back to 1937 and was designed by local architects, Wood Goldstraw and Yorath, there were petrol pumps on the forecourt and a two car vertical lift was incorporated within the structure to allow cars to be serviced on the upper floors.
The Peppers group flourished opening several new garages throughout the area.
However, this building was allowed to fall into disrepair and was going to be redeveloped into a mixed use project with apartments to the upper floor but these plans were put on hold following the recession of the early 2000's.
Ultimately, the renovations were completed in 2005 by the original architects to provide office space throughout..
Always good to see an old building being put to use and preserved.
The glazed stairwell to the right hand elevation was an addition of the redevelopment.