The London Hippodrome - exterior
Promotional postcard of the exterior of the London Hippodrome.The London Hippodrome was opened in 1900, designed by Frank Matcham for Moss Empires and built for £250, 000 as a hippodrome for circus and variety performances. The corner bay is framed by giant Ionic engaged columns carrying entablature blocks and an open pediment, above which rises a short detailed tower with a skeletal iron dome crowned by a lively sculptured group of a chariot with rearing horses
Picture No
11769756
Media ID
46934957
Size
2983px x 4724px
(2.5MB)
Credit
© The Michael Diamond Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Promotional postcard
Date
circa 1902
