Basic Site Details Name: | Granville Picture House | Town, district or village: | Woodside | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | In 1928 it was renamed the Gem and renovated (with a green & cream vitrolite name sign), now seating 592. | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Gem Picture House | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Cinema | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Cromwell Street | | | | 164, Great Western Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1921 | | Opened | | | 1928 | | Reconstruction | |
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 | | George McCulloch Brand | | | 1921 | | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Peter, Bruce | 1996 | 100 Years of Glasgow's Amazing Cinemas | | Edinburgh: Polygon | p180 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 2 March 1928 | | | p396 |
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