Sauchiehall St – Lyric Theatre – Early c20th
We're looking west along Sauchiehall St from the corner of Renfield St in this early 20th century postcard view. On the right is the intricate cast iron entrance canopy of the Lyric theatre, while...
36 Bothwell Street – 1935
Photo (C5498): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
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...
Gordon St at Renfield St – 1870
Photo (C1752): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
This palazzo-style warehouse building, diagonally opposite Central Station, was constructed around 1855 although the original architect is unknown. By...
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...
White Elephant Cinema, 42 Kilmarnock Rd – c1950
Photo: The Herald
The White Elephant cinema was designed by architect Harry Barnes and opened its doors in 1927. It was commissioned by renowned showman and eccentric A.E. Pickard, father of the Britannia Panopticon music...
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.
