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red sandstone building was built in three phases from 1892-1899. A close look at the building reveals the different phases which can be discerned by the finish of the stone and the arrangement of the windows. The letters G.S.H. (Glasgow Soldiers Home) can be seen above the corner door
The building stands across Maryhill Road from the site of the former Maryhill army barracks, little trace of which remains today.
The Glasgow Herald newspaper reported the closure of the home in 1959 Link , largely as a result of the departure of resident soldiers from Maryhill Barracks.
At the time of writing in March 2016, the building is occupied by Frampton's Nightclub.
red sandstone building was built in three phases from 1892-1899. A close look at the building reveals the different phases which can be discerned by the finish of the stone and the arrangement of the windows. The letters G.S.H. (Glasgow Soldiers Home) can be seen above the corner doorThe building stands across Maryhill Road from the site of the former Maryhill army barracks, little trace of which remains today.
The Glasgow Herald newspaper reported the closure of the home in 1959 Link
, largely as a result of the departure of resident soldiers from Maryhill Barracks.At the time of writing in March 2016, the building is occupied by Frampton's Nightclub.
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Created: Sun, 20 Mar 2016, Updated: Sun, 20 Mar 2016
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