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Oldway Mansion is a large house and gardens in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built as a private residence for Isaac Singer (1811–1875), and rebuilt by his son Paris Singer , in the style of the Palace of Versailles .
The public would be able to find out more about the plans for Station Square, the Victoria Centre, the Paignton and Preston Promenade Scheme and the Oldway Mansion restoration project, officials said.
George Soudon Bridgman was a British architect and civil engineer, active in the late 19th century in Torquay, Devon. [2] He is best known for his work in the seaside resort of Paignton, designing Oldway Mansion and Paignton Pier, as well as designing the sea wall and promenade at Paignton Beach.
Paignton's economy relies extensively on tourism and the town is marketed as a location for family holidays. The main seafront area is dominated by Paignton Pier, [27] a 780-foot (240 m) long structure opened in 1879. It was designed by George Soudon Bridgman, the local architect who also designed the original Oldway Mansion.
The town hall continued to serve as the council headquarters for over half a century, [9] but ceased to be the local seat of government when the council relocated to Oldway Mansion in 1946. [10] [11] [12] As well as being used for municipal purposes it also served as a public events venue: the rock band, the Gods, performed there in November ...
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Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Paignton" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. ... Oldway Mansion; P. Paignton Picture House;
Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, was built for a silver heiress during the Gilded Age. It measures 28,800 square feet and features 30 rooms, including Newport's largest ballroom.