# Oceanic House

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Oceanic House stands near Trafalgar Square in London, with Portland stone facing and a neo-classical entrance on Pall Mall East. Architect Henry Tanner Junior designed Oceanic House as White Star Line headquarters. Its steel frame supports a western portico with Ionic columns, gold lettering, a balustrade, arched windows, and circular windows. The Cockspur Street side has simpler architectural details. The building became closely associated with the RMS Titanic, because White Star Line offices drew public attention after the disaster. Newsboy Ned Parfett appeared outside with newspapers and posters. Royal celebrations also illuminated the facade with electric lights and a large model of the Olympic. Barclays Bank later occupied the London building. Later uses included a South African Embassy, the Texas Embassy restaurant, and apartments designed around transatlantic liner style. The building holds Grade II listed status in London. The Portland stone exterior was restored, and the foyer displays a model of the Titanic. Oceanic House connects London architecture with White Star Line history.

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## Photos

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