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The current "Cottage" pavilion—a distinctive two-story structure in the southwest corner—was built in 1905 by Archibald Leitch because he had forgotten to include changing rooms in his original grandstand design. Today, it still houses the players' locker rooms and features a balcony where families watch matches. Architectural Significance

Craven Cottage is renowned for its preservation of traditional "English style" football architecture: Craven Cottage History - Fulham FC Download File Craven Cottage.txt

The stadium’s name derives from a royal hunting lodge built on the site in 1780 by William Craven, 6th Baron Craven . This original cottage, which once hosted notable figures like Edward Bulwer-Lytton, was destroyed by fire in 1888. When Fulham F.C. acquired the overgrown land in 1894, it took two years of clearing debris before the first match was played in October 1896. This original cottage, which once hosted notable figures

Craven Cottage , the historic home of Fulham F.C. since 1896, is one of English football's most architecturally unique and atmospheric stadiums. Situated on the banks of the River Thames in West London, it blends Edwardian heritage with modern development, centered around the iconic Grade II listed structures designed by Archibald Leitch . Historical Origins and the "Cottage" Craven Cottage , the historic home of Fulham F