Argyle St – James Watt St – c1900
Photo (C1716): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
Waverley Picture House, 18 Moss Side Rd – 1971
Photo: ScottishCinemas.org.uk
The Waverley Picture House was designed by Watson, Salmond & Gray for Shawlands Picture House Ltd and opened on 25th December 1922. The building is finished in red sandstone but its most prominent...
St Andrew’s-by-the-Green, 1973
St Andrew's-by-the-Green snapped by Duncan McCallum AKA Streapadair in March 1973. It was built as an Episcopalian Church between 1750-52 & was designed by Presbyterian Andrew Hunter who was excommunicated for his efforts. Happily...
Former Royal Exchange (now Gallery of Modern Art) – 1906
Photo (C1202): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
The former Royal Exchange looks stunning against a blue winter sky as it rises majestically over the surrounding square....
Angel Building, Old Toll Bar & Kingston Halls (1900-1907)
Photograph reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives
The familiar golden figure of Paisley Road West's angel soars heavenwards in this circa 1900 shot of Paisley Road Toll. The identity of the sculptor...
68-74 Buchanan Street – 1938
Photo (C5620): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
With something as substantial as a building you'd think there will always be plenty of evidence as to its...
Wellshot Rd at Trainard Ave, Tollcross – 1908
Photo: Glasgow City Archives
Wellshot Rd at Trainard Ave, Tollcross, around 1908. It's surprisingly little changed. Some far off tenements have been replaced with modern flats and the international swimming centre can now be found...
1 Kilmarnock Rd – 1933
Photo (C5105): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
Shawlands Cross (Crossmyloof Mansions) – c1900
A view looking south west to Shawlands Cross. The distinctive wedge shape of Crossmyloof Mansions at the junction of Kilmarnock and Pollokshaws Roads is a familiar sight to most South Siders, not least because...
