Description

Simpson and Farmer, hothouse builders, with William
Baird of Temple ironworks, 1899-1900. Substantial
(approx 180' long) glasshouse. Tall red brick walls
(approx 12') punctuated by round arched windows. 7 arch-
framed lattice girders span the main block and support
the extensive glass roof, latter boldly curved at angles
and made up of wide overlapping layers of glass; low
clerestory straddles ridge with crowning brattishing in
thistle design. Internally gallery to all sides reached
by cast-iron stairs and with decorative cast-iron
balustrades.

Statement of Interest

$10,000 was contributed by the Reid family of the Hyde

Park Locomotive works for the construction of the Winter

Gardens. Building now derelict (1989).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Springburn Winter Garden at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17568701

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Recommended Books

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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990