Description

Probably late 18th century and reconfigured around 1800.

Symmetrical five-bay (centre wider and recessed), four-storey classically detailed tenement. Ashlar. Painted tripartite Ionic pilastered doorcase at centre. Base course, first floor cill course and main cornice. Tripartite windows to centre bay at each floor, that at first floor set in recessed segmental panel; incised ornament to all architraves of first floor windows, those flanking centre with cornice. Ashlar parapet with half-balustrade relief (damaged at centre 1988). Small-pane glazing pattern to sash and case windows. Gable end stacks.

Statement of Interest

A T-plan house is shown on John McArthur 1778 Plan of the City of Glasgow. Some extensions and reconfiguration to the building are shown on Peter Fleming 1807 Map of the City of Glasgow.

The current five-bay structure, also known as the Jacobean Corsetry, was incorporated with 37-47 (ODD NOS) VIRGINIA STREET, (LB32795) listed separately, known as Virginia Buildings. Important surviving examples of commercial street architecture in the Merchant City.

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects notes that Sir John Soane carried out works to the building around 1799.

No.49 is entered from a close within the northern bay of 37-47 (ODD NOS) VIRGINIA STREET LB32795, leading to a wider stair at the back. No.49 is depicted on an historic painted glass within the fanlight of the entrance.

Listed building record updated in 2024.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17567593

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