Stairs on Park Street
The Staircase on Park Street is an exterior staircase in the Scottish city of Glasgow . In 1970 it was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest monument category A took place in 1986. Furthermore, the building is part of a more comprehensive monument ensemble of category A.
description
The structure was completed in 1854. The total cost of this was £ 10,000. The Scottish architect Charles Wilson is responsible for the design .
It is a straight staircase with two steps. It connects the Park District to the north with Woodland Terrace . The monumentally designed structure consists of gray granite . At both ends and on the landings, the staircase has massive posts with square floor plans. They rest on embossed granite plinths . The stepped parapet is designed in the same way as the plinths. The design elements include cast iron lamp holders.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Information on scottisharchitects.org.uk
Web links
- Entry to Staircase on Park Street in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 52 '5.7 " N , 4 ° 16" 48.9 " W.
