Arthur Hiscoe

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Arthur Hiscoe (born Arthur Hiscox; 17 June 1848 – 22 November 1912) was an English architect based in Leeds, who created his most noted works in Harrogate in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He was described by historian Malcolm Neesam as one of the "most eminent local architects" of Harrogate, where he created some major buildings. Most of his public buildings have been destroyed or suffered change of use, although his villas survive in the suburbs of the town. He remodelled the Promenade Room, which later became the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate. It is now a Grade II listed building. The height of Hiscoe's career was in the 1870s and 1880s when he produced religious and civic buildings in Harrogate, including the former Primitive Methodist Chapel (uninhabited as of 2026) in Mount Parade, the former Wesleyan Day and Sunday Schools (now Jinnah restaurant), the Station Hotel in Station Parade (now Zizzi restaurant), and the former St James' Hall building (since demolished) in Station Parade...

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