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Buildings

Basic Site Details

Customs House
Glasgow
A Listed
Scotland

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

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NameCurrent NameNotes
Procurator Fiscal's OfficeYes

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

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ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
Customs houseNot Known

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

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AddressCurrent AddressNotes
298-306 Clyde StreetYes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
1840Original building by John Taylor (or possibly John Stephen)
1873bInternal alterations

People

Design and Construction

The 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.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
John StephenA?1840May have had a hand in this building but generally thought to be by Taylor
John Taylor1840Original building
Scott, Stephen & GaleA?1840John Stephen may have had a hand in this building but generally thought to be by Taylor
A & G ThomsonB1873bInternal alterations
Alexander ThomsonB1873bInternal alterations
George ThomsonB1873bInternal alterations

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Colvin, H M1995A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-18403rd editionNew Haven and London: Yale University PressEntry for John Taylor
Johnston, W T2003Artists of ScotlandOfficina Publications CDROM
McFadzean, Ronald1979The Life and Work of Alexander ThomsonLondon: Routledge & Kegan Paul
Stamp, Gavin1999Alexander Thomson: The Unknown GeniusLondon: Lawrence King, in association with Glasgow 1999

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register33012