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Eurowalk 6 - Point G - Connal Building - with German inspiration


Photo: J. Wilson

This impressive building, which is one of the most ornamental in Glasgow, was built in 1896 for William and Company warehouse keepers and traders.

The building is modeled after the Ritterhaus in Germany. The building was designed by the architect James Thompson. He designed a few commercial buildings around the city. All of these buildings feature carved portraits somewhere on their façade. 

Good reference: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB32801

Amongst the carvings you will spot a train and other ironworks. Also carvings of Watt and Donaldson and Connal. Between the windows stone heads seem to be supporting columns.

Ritter House, Heidelberg, Germany:

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