Avon House, Bristol
Encyclopedia
Avon House is an 18 storey building, one if the tallest structures in central Bristol
, England. It was originally constructed for use by the former Avon County Council
in 1969-72. When that body was abolished in 1996 the building was used by Bristol City Council staff for a number of years before the building became redundant. It has since been converted into an hotel.
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
, England. It was originally constructed for use by the former Avon County Council
Avon County Council
Avon County Council was the county council of the non-metropolitan county of Avon in south west England. It came into its powers on 1 April 1974 and was abolished on 1 April 1996 at the same time as the county. The county council was based in Bristol at Avon House and Avon House North...
in 1969-72. When that body was abolished in 1996 the building was used by Bristol City Council staff for a number of years before the building became redundant. It has since been converted into an hotel.