5 Bridge St/15 Carlton Court – 1940s
You've probably passed this Art Deco corner a hundred times and never given it much thought. Perhaps its location, right next to the Georgian grandeur of Carlton Place, means that it's often overlooked.
It was...
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...
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...
21 Minard Rd – 1936
Photo (C6469): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
36 Bothwell Street – 1935
Photo (C5498): Sourced from Virtual Mitchell and reproduced with the kind permission of Glasgow City Archives.
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...
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...
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...
