2017

NS5865 : Mercantile Chambers

taken 7 years ago, near to Glasgow, Scotland

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Mercantile Chambers
Mercantile Chambers
A carved head with cornucopia head dress at the east end of the building.
Mercantile Chambers

Mercantile Chambers at 39-69 Bothwell Street is a Category A Listed LinkExternal link Art Nouveau style building, designed by architect James Salmon Jnr LinkExternal link in 1897-98. It features many sculptures by Francis Derwent Wood LinkExternal link who also worked on the nearby Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery.

The first floor has a frieze with raised lettering showing "Trees grow, birds fly, fish swim, bells ring", which is a reference to the City of Glasgow Coat of Arms. The second floor has sculpted figures showing 'prosperity', 'prudence' and 'industry'.

The building was refurbished in 2013 and houses a diverse range of businesses.


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts City, Town centre Primary Subject: Historic Building
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NS5865, 2302 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Thomas Nugent   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 2 July, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 25 July, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 5860 6541 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:51.6643N 4:15.6492W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NS 5860 6541
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