Mitchell Theater
The Mitchell Theater , originally St Andrew's Halls , is a former theater in the Scottish city of Glasgow . In 1966 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The planning for the theater by the Scottish architect John Cunningham began in 1873. After Cunningham's death that same year, Campbell Douglas took over the further planning. After laying the foundation stone on May 22, 1875, the theater was finally opened on November 13, 1877. The total cost was £ 80,000. In 1889 the city of Glasgow took over the theater. The cost of the overhaul in the 1900s was £ 23,000. On November 2, 1962, a fire devastated the building. Between 1972 and 1980 the Mitchell Theater was restored. However, it was not reconstructed as a theater, but merged with the Mitchell Library at the rear to form a public library. The grand opening was celebrated on November 3, 1982.
description
The neo-classical building stands at the junction between Granville Street and Kent Street, west of Glasgow city center. The design in the style of a Greek temple shows parallels to Schinkel's architecture. The main facade along Granville Street is 24 axles. It shows a colossal Ionic colonnade . The richly ornamented entrance portal is designed with atlases . Pilasters flank the windows. The sculptures were created by John Mossman .
Individual evidence
Web links
- Entry on Mitchell Theater in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 51 ′ 54 " N , 4 ° 16 ′ 23.2" W.