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Mitchell Library, Theatre Collection

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Glasgow Hippodrome

The Glasgow Hippodrome was built in 1897 at New City Road, Cowcaddens, under the supervision of E H Bostock, the proprietor of the adjoining zoo. The architect was Bertie Crewe. At various times in its existence it was used as a circus, zoo, variety theatre, skating rink, dance hall, menagerie, exhibition hall, cinema and barracks. In 1919 it was sold to the British Traction Motor Company, and became a garage.

Reference: Mitchell Library, Theatre Collection

Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Libraries Information and Learning

Keywords:
barracks, British Traction Motor Co, cinemas, circuses, dance halls, exhibitions, garages, Glasgow Hippodrome, menageries, skating rinks, theatres, variety, zoos



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