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Dudley Zoo, Dudley Castle: the Tropical House

RIBA Ref No RIBA101773
Architect/DesignerLubetkin & Tecton
Artist/PhotographerBenton, Tim
CountryUK: England
CityDudley
Subject Date1937
Image Date1976
ViewInterior
StyleModern Movement
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceBenton 76-03-03-1A
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditTim Benton / RIBA Collections
SubjectConcrete ; Zoo buildings ; Round buildings
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