Description and History of Site:-
The District station, completed 1876, was on 1874 extension from Earls Court to Studland St. Junction with 1869 Richmond-Waterloo loop 1/2-mile west. Rebuilt after fire in 1882, again rebuilt 1905 by Leslie W. Green for electrification and as western terminus of Piccadilly Line and yet again 1931-2 when Piccadilly line extended west to Hounslow West and Uxbridge line. Retained earlier northern facade, 1905, which includes names of Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton and District Railways. Site of massive Hammersmith Broadway redevelopment under construction 1990.

Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969

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Key Words :- Underground Station

Address :- Broadway, Hammersmith, London, Greater London, W6
Grid Ref :- TQ 2342 7854
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.492344 , Long -0.223618
Local Authority :- Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1876 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018

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