This is one of the most famous
buildings in Glasgow. The main building was constructed in 1889 as a carpet
factory. It is described as being in the Venetian Gothic style. The factory
faces a public park, Glasgow Green, east of the city centre. The story is that
several proposed designs were rejected as being unsuitable for such a high
profile location. The owners then engaged an architect who based a design on
the Doge's Palace in Venice on the grounds that this could not possibly be
objected to.
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| The Doge's Palace, Venice |
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| Attached to the building is the West brewery and restaurant.
They make German style beer and have a German restaurant. I had lunch there a
few weeks ago and can strongly recommend it |
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| Near
the building I found this charming piece of Victoriana - a commemorative drinking
fountain. |
