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The Merchants' House on George Square

The Merchants' House is a Category A Listed building LinkExternal link on George Square at the corner of West George Street. It is home to Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce LinkExternal link .

It was designed as a three storey and basement building by John Burnet in 1874-8. Two storeys and an attic were added by J J Burnet in 1907-8.

The many detailed sculptures are by James Charles Young LinkExternal link .

by Thomas Nugent

Created: Sun, 4 Oct 2015, Updated: Sun, 4 Oct 2015


7 images use this description:

NS5965 : Buildings on the western side of George Square by Richard Sutcliffe
2024
NS5965 : Sculpture on the Merchants' House by Thomas Nugent
2015
NS5965 : The Merchants' House by Thomas Nugent
2015
NS5965 : Sculpture on the Merchants' House by Thomas Nugent
2015
NS5965 : Merchants' House windows by Thomas Nugent
2015
NS5965 : Merchant's House oriel window by Thomas Nugent
2015
NS5965 : Merchants' House door detail by Thomas Nugent
2014


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