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Title: Adshead's handy guide to Glasgow : with map, views, tramway routes and fares and other useful information
Year: 1902 (1900s)
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Publisher: Glasgow : N. Adshead
Contributing Library: University of Guelph Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Scottish Studies Foundation (Canada)

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ension Bridge for foot passengers, which waserected in 1853 and reconstructed in 1871. Between thisbridge and the Broomielaw, on the north side of the river, arethe sheds and quay allotted to the steamers engaged in theWest Highland trade. Here also is the Custom House, aplain, unpretending building. Turning into Dixon Street andcrossing Howard Street we come to ST. ENOCH SQUARE. On the south side is St. Enoch Parish Church, whichwas erected in 1827 after designs by D. Hamilton. It is ahandsome building with an Ionic portico and a steeple. Theeast side of the square is occupied by the magnificent terminalstation and hotel of the Glasgow and South-Western RailwayCompany. A succession of lofty buildings, in a variety ofstyles of architecture, and devoted to business purposes,dominate the western side of the square. In the centre is theelegant station of the Glasgow District Subway. Crossing the square to Argyle Street, we turn west, and ina few minutes again reach Jamaica Street corner.
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60 Adsheads Guide to Glasgow 1870—EST ABLISHED— 1870. ARGHfl STEWART & CO. House, Ship, and Hole! Furnishers,42 to 48 UNION STREET, GLASGOW. ARCHD. STEWART & CO.S Manufactureis a Guarantee of Durability, always Reliable, Artisticin Design, and at Lower Prices than are often charged forCommon Productions. Dining-Room Suites from £18 10s.Drawing-Room „ „ £1310s.Bedroom „ „ £810s. To the most Elaborate in Style and Finish. A most varied and Extensive Selection in CARPETS, RUGS, LINOLEUMS, CURTAINS, And all Upholstery Fabrics. HOUSEHOLD LINENS, NAPERY, AND BEDDING. Estimates, Catalogues, and Price Lists FREE ON APPLICATION. ROUTE THREE. Union Street— Renfield Street—Sauchiehall Street—Charing Cross—West-end Park—University and Gilmorehill—Whiteinch. Return-ing by Dumbarton Road—Main Street and Argyle Street. Mfp EAVING Jamaica Street corner, and walking north along-fe^ Union Street, we pass on our left the offices of theAnchor Line, and on our right th

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