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Glasgow, 1 Langside Avenue, Langside Hall
Bank (Financial) (19th Century), Hall (20th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, 1 Langside Avenue, Langside Hall
Classification Bank (Financial) (19th Century), Hall (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Pollokshaws Road
Canmore ID 167447
Site Number NS56SE 823
NGR NS 57445 62151
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/167447
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Cathcart (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
Langside Public Hall, 1 Langside Avenue, 1847, John Gibson
Rich Italian Renaissance palazzo, with swags, keystone faces, Royal Arms and allegorical figures sculpted by John Thomas of London, who had worked on the Houses of Parliament. Originally the National Bank of Scotland at 57 Queen Street, where the Banking Hall was remodelled, 1856, James Salmon. Rebuilt in Langside Avenue, 1901, A B McDonald. Symmetrical two-storey over basement, rusticated front with Ionic pilasters at ground and Corinthian above. Balustrade protects basement area. 1901 interiors also by McDonald, who retained Salmon's banking hall.
Taken from "Greater Glasgow: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Sam Small, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
NS56SE 823 57445 62151
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Glasgow, 1 Langside Avenue, Langside Public Halls.
Originally the offices of the National Bank of Scotland at 57 Queen Street. Removed stone by stone and re-erected at 1 Langside Avenue, c. 1889.
Rich Italian Renaissance, with sculpture by John Thomas of London; 2 storeys over basement, symmetrical 5-bay front, all rusticated; Ionic pilasters at ground - columns central - and round-arched openings with masked keystones, Corinthian order above, pedimented windows and swagged frieze, crest central over wall-head and finials; roof concealed from street; balustraded basement area. (Historic Environment Scotland Listing)
