San Remo Towers, Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth
San Remo towers was opened on 1 June 1938. It is a block of 164 superior flats. The rent was £96-260 per annum and it had a garage for 130 cars. It is one of the most striking seaside blocks of flats. It has been described as 'a piece of 1930s exotic fantasy transported to seemly Bournemouth'. Facilities for residents included central heating, an auto vac' cleaning system, a resident manager, a porter, daily maid, boot cleaning and window cleaning services. There was a Residents' club with a reading room, card room, billiard room and library, a children's games room, a shop and a restaurant. The architect was American.
