Basic Site Details Name: | Esplanade and Sea Wall | Town, district or village: | Prestwick | City or county: | Ayrshire | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | The construction of a sea wall between Station Road (now Links Road) and Grangemuir Road, Prestwick together with the laying out of approximately 11 acres of land behind. The proposals included new walks connecting Burgh Road, Park Street and Ailsa Street with a broad pathway or Esplanade immediately behind the sea wall. Estimated cost £5,000. In January 1909 William Cowie was preparing plans and estimates of cost.
In 1929 it was proposed to further extend the sea wall to both the north and south of the existing sea wall. Provision was to include a bathing pool and paddling pool. Again, William Cowie of Ayr was instructed to prepare plans.
See separate item for open air bathing pool | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Esplanade | | | | Sea defences | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | January 1909 | | Proposed | | | 1929 | | Addition | Extensions to the north and south |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | William Cowie | | | 1909 | | | | William Cowie | | | 1929 | | Extensions to Sea Wall |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Prestwick Town Council | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 16 January 1909 | | | p70
| | Builder | 11 October 1929 | | | p626 - extensions |
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