Glasgow City Chambers,
George Square,
1882-1890,
William Young.

Built to dominate the neighbouring town halls in Paisley and Greenock, William Young's competition winning design for Glasgow's main civic building was intended to demonstrate the city's wealth and importance.

The foundation stone was laid in 1883, with Queen Victoria officially opening the building in 1888, despite the fact that the work on the interiors was not completed until 1890.

The main facade features a shallow central bay with pediment, each corner of the building being finished by a pavilion with Baroque style dome.

The main entrance doors are flanked by Ionic columns. The stonework above the door depicts the union of art, science and commerce.

This view shows the first floor landing on the banqueting hall staircase which is panelled with multi-coloured Breccia, Irish and Numidian marble to a design by Galbraith and Winton.

At the top of the main stair is the oval gallery. The barrel vaulted ceiling, with a central dome, is notable for its decorative plaster work."