Treasured Places
Event ID 567419
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Treasured Places
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/567419
In 1888 Queen Victoria formally opened Glasgow City Chambers. Designed by William Young, the building reflected the wealth and status of the city. The exterior design demonstrates Italian influences and incorporates a variety of decorative sculpture including figures representing Prosperity, Art, Science and Commerce, as well as a statue of Queen Victoria. The interior decoration is opulent and of particular note are the public rooms and multi-coloured marble staircases.
Information from RCAHMS (SC) 9 August 2007
Williamson, E, Riches, A and Higgs, M 1990
