| Grosvenor Building, Greek Thomson, Photo, History, Location, Date, Fire, Image Historic Glasgow Structure by Alexander Thomson, Scotland glasgow architecture |
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Address: 62-80 Gordon St, city centre Date: 1859 Architect: Alexander Thomson Only the facade remained when a development occurred in 1992.
building images © adrian welch The building was designed by Greek Thomson as commercial premises with shops below, for Alexander & George Thomson. It was burnt down shortly after it was completed but rebuilt in 1864-66. The builting caught fire again in 1901 and when rebuilt in 1907 took its current name form the Grosvenor Restaurant by Clarke, Bell & Craigie. Finally the building again had a fire in 1967. The Grosvenor building was built on the site of the Gordon Street United Presbyterian Church after purchase by A. & G. Thomson. ![]() photograph © adrian welch Alexander Thomson Rennie Mackintosh ![]() image © adrian welch Glasgow News : back to index Glasgow Walking Tours Alexander 'greek' thomson - famous works Caledonia Road church St Vincent Street church Glasgow Events Glasgow Tours Buildings / photos for the Greek Thomson Architecture pages welcome: info@glasgowarchitecture.co.uk Grosvenor Building Glasgow - page: adrian welch / isabelle lomholt |
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