The Athenaeum building :: Shared Description
The Category A Listed Athenaeum building Link
occupies a narrow site on Buchanan Street. It was designed in 1891-3 by Sir John James Burnett Link in a style described by Historic Scotland as "eclectic with Renaissance detail, pioneer vertical (elevator)".
The building was designed as a school for drama students, a purpose which it served until 2008 when the RSAMD moved to their new premises in nearby Renfrew Street. The building contained a theatre, billiard room, dining room and gymnasium.
After 2008, it operated for a few years as "Razzle Dazzle", a discount fashion and home store. In 2013 the building was converted to the Glasgow Hard Rock Cafe Link .
occupies a narrow site on Buchanan Street. It was designed in 1891-3 by Sir John James Burnett Link in a style described by Historic Scotland as "eclectic with Renaissance detail, pioneer vertical (elevator)".The building was designed as a school for drama students, a purpose which it served until 2008 when the RSAMD moved to their new premises in nearby Renfrew Street. The building contained a theatre, billiard room, dining room and gymnasium.
After 2008, it operated for a few years as "Razzle Dazzle", a discount fashion and home store. In 2013 the building was converted to the Glasgow Hard Rock Cafe Link
.
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