The Egyptian Halls in Union Street could be refurbished as a city centre hotel, if plans to save the historic building can be realised.
A campaign to save one of Glasgow's most historic buildings from
demolition may have reached a major turning point.
The owners of the Egyptian Halls, built by Alexander 'Greek'
Thomson, are said to be close to finalising a hotel deal that could
ensure the preservation of the A-listed building in Union Street,
opposite Central Station, according to the Evening times.
The halls, completed in 1872, are recognised as the finest
surviving example of Thomson's commercial buildings.
A new planning application is expected to be submitted to
Glasgow City Council later this month. The building has been
lying empty for more than 30 years and is in poor condition.
A spokesman for Historic Scotland said: "Egyptian Halls is one
of Glasgow's most important buildings.
"It has been underused for many years and we strongly support
any scheme that conserves, re-uses and celebrates its unique place
among the city's superb collection of historic architecture."
Union Street Properties and sister company Union Street
Investments have so far spent £5m on the project. The city
council previously agreed a £1m grant and Historic Scotland a grant
of about £1.65m.
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Evening Times - Hotel deal 'close' in bid to save halls