Grosvenor Building Glasgow : Information + Images

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