Baltic Exchange (building)
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.
| Baltic Exchange | |
|---|---|
The main building of the Baltic Exchange after its completion in 1903 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Damaged |
| Type | Office |
| Location | St Mary Axe London, EC3 |
| Coordinates | 51.5146°N 0.0807°W |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Destroyed | 10 April 1992 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Smith and Wimble |
| Main contractor | George Trollope & Sons |
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"); the stained glass survived and can be seen at the National Maritime Museum.
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