Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Chambers
The front of the City Chambers, from George Square
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General information
TypeMunicipal building
Architectural styleVictorian
AddressGeorge Square
G2 1DU
Town or cityGlasgow
CountryScotland
Coordinates55°51′40″N 4°14′55″W / 55.8610°N 4.2486°W / 55.8610; -4.2486
Construction started1882
Completed1888
OwnerGlasgow City Council
Design and construction
Architect(s)William Young
Other designersJohn Mossman and George Lawson (sculptors)
Main contractorMorrison and Mason
Other information
Public transit accessGlasgow Subway Buchanan Street
Website
Official website
Listed Building – Category A
Designated15 December 1970
Reference no.LB32691

The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1889. It is located on the eastern side of the city's George Square. It is a Category A listed building.[1]

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "80 George Square Glasgow City Chambers and lampbrackets to George Square (Category A Listed Building) (LB32691)". Retrieved 13 April 2020.