Basic Site Details Name: | Abraham Hill's Trust School | Town, district or village: | Govan | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | GOVAN. - The foundation-stone of a new school, in course of erection in connection with Abraham Hill's Trust, in the burgh of Govan, was laid on Friday last. The building fronts two streets, namely, John Street, along which it extends 105 feet, and Langlands Road, along which it extends 75 feet 6 inches. The principal entrance door, in the centre of the elevation to John-street, is enriched with Doric columns and entablature, with a balcony above the cornice. Over this entrance a tower 16 feet square is in course of construction, which, when completed, will rise to a height of 70 feet above the pavement. The building is two stories in height - each 16 feet high clear - and comprises in all ten apartments. The building is in the Italian style. Mr James Thomson, West Regent Street, Glasgow, is the architect [Building News 4 September 1874 p298] | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | School | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | John Street | | | | Langlands Road | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1874 | | Build/construction | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | James Thomson | | | 1874 | | |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Abraham Hill's Trust | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 4 September 1874 | | | p298 |
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