The city's Central Bus Station was put up in the late 1930s at the same time as Quarry Hill Flats. It opened in August 1938 and served a city for more than two decades before being rebuilt with four curved platforms in 1963 at a cost of £6,000. By the early 1990s it was deemed inadequate and a £2 million replacement was built which opened in March 1996. These images showcasing the vision and construction 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: Nostalgic photos chart rise and fall of Leeds Quarry Hill Flats LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds Central Bus Station
Construction work on new bus station in July 1938. Quarry Hill Flats building in on the right, skeleton framework can be seen Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds Central Bus Station
A view of the bus stands as the construction work near completion in July 1938. Leeds Parish Church can be seen, on the right, part of the roof of Kirkgate Market building | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds Central Bus Station
Construction of St. Peter's Street in conjunction with the building of Central Bus Station, looking from York Street in March 1938. Quarry Hill Flats were being built at the time. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds Central Bus Station
St. Peter's Street and Central Bus Station, which was nearing completion in July 1938. York Street is to the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds Central Bus Station
A model of bus station, showing traffic flow with model vehicles in January 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds Central Bus Station
Planned bus stands with waiting room and offices, includes model buses. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net