The hall was owned by the Manchester Corporation.

The park was developed by the Manchester Corporation long before the area was incorporated into the city.

Manchester Corporation opened a new airport at Barton in 1930.

By contrast, with a much larger population, Manchester Corporation employed 73 wagons.

In 1945, the Manchester Corporation published the long-term development plan.

Early 1930s and after: Manchester Corporation built houses over the area for social housing.

By 1903 Manchester Corporation had just over 300 cars.

Buses became one of the fastest growth areas (Manchester Corporation went from 16 vehicles in 1923 to 51 in 1926).

Manchester Corporation acquired the building in 1938.

Opened by Manchester Corporation in 1906, they were closed in 1993.