Quarry Hill Flats boasted radical and modern features such as solid fuel ranges, electric lighting, a state-of-the-art refuse disposal system (Garchey) and communal facilities including a swimming pool. These photos rewind to 1938 when it first opened after the first raft of work had been completed with much more construction to follow. The images provide an intriguing snapshot of life and are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks.READ MORE: Leeds Quarry Hill Flats in 27 photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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The single-storey Estate Office building, situated on the end of Wright House, facing York Street pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A mesh of steel framework with refuse centre chimney in the centre in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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August 1938. A wide-view of steel frame-work construction of the flats. On the left, would be Oastler House, coming to Priestley House on the right. This is from the newly-built bus station on St. Peter's Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Kitson House, with entrance arch. Marsh Lane is on the left and New York Road to the right in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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October 1938. Building of Moynihan House, which faced onto New York Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Garchey refuse disposal plant under construction, with chimney in the centre in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net