Basic Site Details Name: | Glasgow Infirmary | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Demolished | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Original building by R & J Adam.
Demolished to make way for new building on the site, for which a competition was held in 1900-01 (see separate entry). | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | ![Item 1 of 1](images/table_item.gif) | Glasgow Royal Infirmary | Yes | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | ![Item 1 of 1](images/table_item.gif) | Hospital | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | ![Item 1 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | 1792 | 1794 | Build/construction | | ![Item 2 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | 1825 | 1832 | Addition | Addition of Fever Hospital | ![Item 3 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | 1851 | | | Removal of mound enclosing site, new porch. | ![Item 4 of 4](images/table_item.gif) | c. 1910 | | Destruction/demolition | |
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 | ![Item 1 of 5](images/table_item.gif) | James Adam | | A | 1792 | 1794 | Mainly responsible at least at stage of execution. | ![Item 2 of 5](images/table_item.gif) | R & J Adam | | A | 1792 | 1794 | | ![Item 3 of 5](images/table_item.gif) | George Murray | | C | 1825 | 1832 | Addition of Fever Hospital | ![Item 4 of 5](images/table_item.gif) | Brown & Carrick | | B | 1851 | | Removal of mound, new porch. | ![Item 5 of 5](images/table_item.gif) | James Brown | | B | 1851 | | Removal of mound, new porch. |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | ![Item 1 of 1](images/table_item.gif) | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | ![Item 1 of 1](images/table_item.gif) | Builder | 6 December 1851 | IX | | |
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