Description

C J McNair, dated 1928. Concrete upper storey 1937 addition by Whyte, Galloway & Nicol. Now 6-storey 4-bay Art Deco former drapery warehouse. Coursed ashlar to principal elevation, predominantly brick to other elevations. Bays divided by pilasters, recessed openings, distinctive Egyptian-infuenced deep eaves cornice.

N (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: to right, ground floor altered to form modern shop front. 1928 datestone at 5th floor left.

E ELEVATION: now exposed after adjoining building demolished. To left, 6-storey 4-bay section (Whyte, Galloway & Nicol addition to top 2 storeys) linked to 2-bay right section which has openings to 5th and 6th storeys only.

Predominantly metal-framed casement windows with top hoppers.

INTERIOR: not seen (2004).

Statement of Interest

In poor repair. A distinctive work by C J McNair with an interesting Egyptian-influenced cornice. A rare survivor in an area which has changed dramatically within the last 50 years. Built for Messrs Sloan & Co of Bridge Street as an extension to their premises at 37-45 Bridge Street (see separate list description). It is not clear if the buildings are (or were) linked to each other. A tenement was demolished to make way for this building.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77780825

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