Description

Circa 1908, altered circa 1923. Single-storey (2-storeys to N), flat-roofed bank (former shop) with circa 1923 plain entablature to W supported on free-standing paired Doric columns in antis. Painted render with sandstone ashlar dressings to S and W elevations only. Basecourse, entablature to S and W with projecting cornice and blocking course. Entrance to S with roll-moulded doorpiece and projecting canopy above. Window to left with flanking pilasters; 2-bay section to right with simpler entablature and blocking course. West elevation with paired columns in antis flanking central window and supporting projecting entablature. Regular fenestration to N.

Statement of Interest

Occupies a very prominent position at the acute corner junction between Bridge Road and Spylaw Street. The columned W elevation is an important part of the streetscape. This site was previously occupied by a small cottage, until about 1908, when a row of shops was built here. The end shop was converted to a bank in about 1923, and the columns were added at this time. At some point the bank has been extended into the neighbouring shop, and this part of the S elevation is considerably plainer. The windows originally had border-glazing, but this has been replaced. This building originally opened as a branch of the British Linen Bank, but by the 1950s it was owned by the Commercial Bank of Scotland.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77779862

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings