Basic Site Details Name: | Crown Cinema | Town, district or village: | Gorbals | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Demolished | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | George Cinema | | |
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 | | 163, Crown Street | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1914 | | Opened | | | 1930 | | Demolition | Original cinema | | 1930 | | Opened | New cinema on same site |
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 | | William Reid | | | 1914 | | Original cinema | | Daniel Walter MacMath | | A | 1930 | | Rebuilding | | Gavin Lennox | | A | 1930 | | Rebuilding | | Lennox & MacMath | | A | 1930 | | Rebuilding |
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 | p178 |
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