Where is The White House?

The White House is at 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU at the corner of Lower Temple Street.

 

In brief

The White House started as a similar building to the Burlington Hotel in 1874-75, then was rebuilt in 1911-12 at the same time the Piccadilly Arcade was being built (then a silent cinema). The building was refurbished in 2021 for Hortons' Estate.

The White House - New Street (September 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The White House - history

The building is owned by Hortons' Estate.

The architect Thomson Plevins designed the first building at this corner, erected in 1874-75.

It was close to the Theatre Royal (1774 - 1956).

Nichol & Nichol reconstructed The White House in 1911-12, around the same time as they were building The Picture House next door (now the Piccadilly Arcade).

Thomson had a travel shop at the Lower Temple Street and New Street corner until they went bust 2018.

Thomson at The White House - New Street (January 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

By the end of 2018 Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop moved into the corner retail unit.

Tim Hortons at The White House - New Street (December 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Tim Hortons can be seen from the first floor of Pret a Manger opposite on New Street.

Tim Hortons at The White House - New Street (March 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is offices above the retail units, which also include Eat 4 Less and Wok to Walk.

Tim Hortons at The White House - New Street (February 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The White House was externally restored and cleaned during 2021.

The White House - New Street (September 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Platinum Jubilee Union Jack bunting went up on New Street near The White House, in the middle of May 2022, ahead of the four day Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend in June 2022.

The White House - New Street (May 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The White House seen from the view from 103 Colmore Row, during Key to the City Birmingham. View from the 18th floor balcony.

The White House - New Street (June 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

View of The White House on New Street from Staying Cool at the Rotunda. 20th floor balcony.

The White House - New Street (October 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Contact details

White House Birmingham

Hortons' Estate Property Portfolio