Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Oriel Chambers

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Oriel Chambers Marker, Side One

Inscription.
Oriel Chambers
1864

Peter Ellis
Architect

Pioneer in the use of prefabricated structural units in cast iron

Oriel Chambers
1960

David Brock
Architect

War damaged in May 1941
Reinstated by Melville Curlender

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 53° 24.39′ N, 2° 59.59′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Covent Garden, on the right when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Water Street, Liverpool, England L2 8TD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: India Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Site of First India Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (within shouting distance of this marker); West Africa House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Luis Pardo (within shouting distance of this marker); Martins Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); MV Derbyshire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Harrison (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Oriel Chambers (Wikipedia).

Oriel Chambers is an office building located on Water Street near the town hall in Liverpool, England. It was the world's first building featuring a metal-framed glass curtain wall, which has since become a defining feature of skyscrapers around the world. Designed by architect Peter Ellis and built in 1864, it has been Grade I listed since 1966 due to its outstanding importance.

(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Oriel Chambers Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Oriel Chambers Marker, Side Two

Oriel Chambers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Oriel Chambers Marker

Oriel Chambers, the first building in the world to feature a metal-framed glass curtain wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.