Glasgow has witnessed the dismantling of numerous splendid structures over the years, all in the pursuit of progress. Let's explore 14 of the city's most striking vanished buildings and the modern counterparts that have taken their place.
The demolition of the St Enoch Station Hotel in 1977. Now the site of the St Enoch Centre. Picture: Mirrorpix.has had a difficult time of it when it comes to preserving its heritage. Many magnificent architectural gems have disappeared, now existing only in
Accidental fires have also played a role in shaping Glasgow's urban landscape, a threat that still lingers, with memories of the devastating fires at the Glasgow School of Art and Victoria's nightclub remaining vivid in people's minds.Few buildings could ever match the Gothic glory of the Christian Institute/YMCA, which once occupied a full city block on Bothwell Street in the city centre.
Originally costing the pricey sum of £28,000 to build , two new wings were added in 1896 and financed by Rutherglen-born chemical manufacturer James White at an incredible cost of £115,000 - around £13.34m today.The foundation stone for old St Enoch's Church was laid in April of 1780 in what had been traditionally until then a quiet square.
Facing Glasgow Green, it occupied a vast stretch of land on the south of the Clyde, straddling McNeill Street, Ballater Street, Adelphi Street and Moffat Street, and was the place of work for more than 1,000 people.While the closure of the St Enoch railway terminal was largely unavoidable, the destruction of the station's grand hotel is hard to stomach.
Designed by Charing Cross Mansions architect JJ Burnet, the superb-looking building was wiped from the map in 1971 despite opposition from heritage campaigners.
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