Redevelopment Site No. 2

Block details

Number of dwellings Number of storeys
George Ryder House 111 12
Charles Spragg House 111 12

Agents

Building contractor:
Wimpey
Engineers:
D.M. Waite

Events

Construction start date:
1958
Significant alterations/demolition, etc.:
Since demolished

Local authority

Original commissioning authority:
Smethwick County Borough Council
Original location authority:
Smethwick County Borough Council
Present day authority:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Location

Other location names:
Price Street; Thomas Street

Site description

Contextual information:
Both 12-storey blocks are built in a U-shape and contain maisonettes. Rest of the site incorporates 4 and 5-storey maisonettes
View of one 12-storey block on Price Street
1984
View of one 12-storey block on Price Street
Entrance to George Ryder House
1984
Entrance to George Ryder House
View of 12-storey block
1987
View of 12-storey block
Entrance to George Ryder House
1987
Entrance to George Ryder House
View of Charles Spragg House
1987
View of Charles Spragg House
View of Mile Oak Court from George Ryder House
1987
View of Mile Oak Court from George Ryder House