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Basic Site Details
Name
Gallowhill House, Motor Car House and Chauffeur's House
Town, District or Village
Paisley
Parish
City or County
Renfrewshire
Status
Demolished
Country
Scotland
Grid Ref
Grid Ref N
Grid Ref E
Notes
One of the first examples of a new building type replacing the stable and coach house of the nineteenth century.
MOTOR CAR HOUSE, GALLOWHILL, RENFREWSHIRE, N. B. FOR SIR HUGH H SMILEY, BART - The stone archway gives entrance to a granolithic paved yard with glass roof, where the cars are washed before being wheeled into the stalls, there being accommodation for three cars. This portion is warmed by hot water pipes and ventilation panels are inserted above the doors. In the repairing house a concrete pit is formed about 3 feet 6 inches deep to enable the mechanism of the car to be thoroughly examined. A sliding pulley and tackle is also provided capable of lifting the motor clear of the car to facilitate the work of repairing and cleaning. The petrol store is projected from the corer of the building to ensure all possible ventilation. Four rooms and a kitchen are provided for the chauffer. The walls generally are built, with a hollow space, of brick rough cast. The roofs are covered with Ruabon tiles, red and yellow as they come from the kiln. The timbers wherever exposed are painted with Carbolineum before being pit together and afterwards coated with Archangel tar. The several works have been executed by Paisley tradesmen at an estimated cost of £1,300. Messrs James Salmon Son and Gillespie are the architects. [Architectural Review Volume 14 July-Dec 1903 p196- 198.]
Building Type Classification
The building is classified under the following categories:
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Classification
Original Classification
Notes
Garage
Not Known
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Street Addresses
The following street addresses are associated with this building:
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Address
Current Address
Notes
Gallowhill
Yes
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Events
The following date-based events are associated with this building:
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Event Type
From
To
Notes
Plans submitted
1903
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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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Person
Partnership Group
Role
From
To
Notes
James Salmon (junior)
A
1903
John Gaff Gillespie
A
1903
Salmon, Son & Gillespie
A
1903
Plans dated
William Forrest Salmon
A
1903
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Clients
The following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design:
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Name
Notes
Smiley, Sir Hugh H
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Related Buildings, Structures and Designs
Parent Structure and Site
This structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details):
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Notes
Name
Gallowhill House
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References
Periodical References
The following periodicals contain references to this building:
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Periodical Name
Date
Edition
Publisher
Notes
Architectural Review
1903
XIV
pp195-8 Illustrations - plans section and perspective.
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Archive References
The following archives hold material relating to this building:
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Source
Name
Cat Number
Item Name
Notes
RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum
RIBA Nomination Papers
John Gaff Gillespie: F v17 p112 no1152 (microfilm reel 12)
Renfrewshire Council
Paisley Dean of Guild Records
Plans dated 1903 (garage)
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