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1927 The property was subsequently acquired by the [[Liebig's Extract of Meat Co]], manufacturers of [[Oxo]] beef stock cubes, for conversion into a cold store and wharves for Oxo Ltd. | 1927 The property was subsequently acquired by the [[Liebig's Extract of Meat Co]], manufacturers of [[Oxo]] beef stock cubes, for conversion into a cold store and wharves for Oxo Ltd. | ||
1928-29 Re-built to a design by company architect Albert Moore. In order to advertise its famous OXO stock cube without violating the ban on skyline advertising, the company installed the now-famous Art Deco windows on the tower.<ref>[https://oxotowerrestaurant.com/frequently-asked-questions/] Oxo Tower restaurant</ref> | 1928-29 Re-built to a design by company architect Albert Moore. Much of the original power station was demolished, but the river-facing facade was retained and extended. In order to advertise its famous OXO stock cube without violating the ban on skyline advertising, the company installed the now-famous Art Deco windows on the tower.<ref>[https://oxotowerrestaurant.com/frequently-asked-questions/] Oxo Tower restaurant</ref> | ||
1983 The Oxo Tower was designated part of a conservation area by Southwark Council in a bid to prevent its possible demolition by Greycoat Commercial Estates<ref>Belfast Telegraph 01 April 1983</ref>. Subsequently became a restaurant. | |||
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1910 The Post Office Central Power Station was built on the site, immediately west of Blackfriars Bridge, towards the end of the 19th century.
1927 The property was subsequently acquired by the Liebig's Extract of Meat Co, manufacturers of Oxo beef stock cubes, for conversion into a cold store and wharves for Oxo Ltd.
1928-29 Re-built to a design by company architect Albert Moore. Much of the original power station was demolished, but the river-facing facade was retained and extended. In order to advertise its famous OXO stock cube without violating the ban on skyline advertising, the company installed the now-famous Art Deco windows on the tower.[1]
1983 The Oxo Tower was designated part of a conservation area by Southwark Council in a bid to prevent its possible demolition by Greycoat Commercial Estates[2]. Subsequently became a restaurant.